Software Development Engineer, Data Center Builder Tools

London, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£40,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
4 May 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

25 days holiday Pension Private healthcare
The Data Center Builder Tools team is looking for an innovative, self-directed Software Development Engineer to drive the development and scaling of managed industrial control services used within AWS Data Centers worldwide. Contribute to Amazon's vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth.


As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you will design new software solutions that power AWS Data Center industrial controls platform and management software products.

- Leverage your expertise in areas such as systems automation, software and test automation, and mission-critical embedded systems at scale
- Implement Amazon's software development principles to increase the security, availability, and simplicity of industrial controls in our data centers
- Work alongside a talented, cross-functional team of hardware engineers, data center operations, and security specialists
- Contribute to the vision of developing the safest and most secure, reliable, and efficient data centers on Earth

If you're passionate about building innovative solutions that power the backbone of Amazon's world-class infrastructure, this is the role for you.

Key job responsibilities
The Software Development Engineer I (SDE2) role is a key position within Amazon's engineering teams. As an SDE2, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems that power Amazon's products and services.

Your primary duties will include:
- Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient software components embedded in equipment and in the cloud
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software.
- Continuously improving coding practices, testing methodologies, and development processes.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Mentoring and providing guidance to more junior engineers.
- Participating in the overall direction and vision of the engineering team and organization.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software development, with expertise in areas such as system design, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are also essential.

This is a critical role within Amazon's engineering organization, and successful SDE2s will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's products and services.

A day in the life
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

About the team
The Data Center Builder Tools team develops tooling for device frameworks, and device lifecycle management in AWS Data Centers. This includes both frontend and backend services use by internal development teams and on-site customers. Our tools power the industrial controls systems deployed in our data centers.

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