Software Development Engineer II, AWS Marketplace

Come build the platform that connects millions of AWS customers with the software they need to innovate. AWS Marketplace is one of the fastest-growing businesses at AWS, and you'll be at the center of shaping how customers discover, purchase, and deploy third-party software in the cloud. As a SDE II on the AWS Marketplace team, you will design and build large-scale distributed systems that power a multi-billion dollar commerce platform used by customers and partners worldwide. You'll own critical components end-to-end — from architecture through delivery — and drive technical direction that directly impacts AWS's growth. What you'll do: - Lead the design and implementation of highly available, scalable services that handle millions of transactions - Define technical strategy and mentor engineers across the team - Partner with product, business, and partner teams to translate complex requirements into elegant technical solutions - Raise the bar on engineering excellence through code reviews, operational best practices, and architectural guidance - Innovate on behalf of customers — you'll have the autonomy to identify problems and ship solutions Why you'll love it here: - High-impact work: AWS Marketplace is a strategic priority for AWS with executive visibility - Scale: Your code runs across all AWS regions and serves a massive global customer base - Ownership: You won't just write code — you'll own systems, influence roadmaps, and make decisions that matter - Growth: Work alongside some of the strongest engineers in the industry in a culture that values learning and invention Basic qualifications: - 5+ years of professional software development experience - 3+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems - Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.) - BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience Preferred qualifications: - Experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, etc.) - Track record of delivering large-scale, customer-facing systems - Experience with commerce, marketplace, or SaaS platforms - Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority