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Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Amazon CloudFront (Media & Entertainment)

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, WA, United States


Do you enjoy watching the latest movies, live sporting events, or scrolling through endless short‑form video feeds on your computer, tablet or smartphone? Do you want to build the systems that deliver all that content seamlessly and buffer‑free to millions of viewers worldwide?

Amazon CloudFront is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our Video Delivery team in Seattle, WA. CloudFront is one of the world's largest content delivery networks, and the Media & Entertainment team is shaping how video content is delivered at scale. We build reliable, scalable, low‑cost systems that serve an ever‑growing customer base and drive innovation in the CDN market.

Key Job Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate distributed systems that deliver video on a global scale.

Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions for video delivery infrastructure.

Own the full software development lifecycle — from requirements through deployment and operations.

Explore and apply AI/ML‑driven approaches to optimize video delivery and quality of experience.

Leverage AI‑assisted development for fast prototyping, design, and coding.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.

5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language.

5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.

Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of full software development life cycle experience (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations).

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit Amazon accommodations .

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