Software Development Engineer, Amazon Corretto

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Corretto

The Amazon Languages and Runtimes organization is looking for an engineer to join a team using innovative methods to optimize Java application performance. As part of the team, candidates will help design and develop technologies using Java instrumentation capabilities. Candidates will contribute to performance optimization and compliance with industry standard JVM specifications. We are looking for people who have a desire to innovate primarily in the Java runtime, but including some native development at the C/C++ level. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in development and knowledge of Java's features, inner workings, agents and bytecode. An understanding of the changes between major Java releases would be valuable. Key job responsibilities * Responsibilities will include contributing to the design of future runtime features, and working with teams and services inside AWS to solve their business challenges using this new Java runtime. * Existing deployments of our product must be supported on an on-going basis, and the team will need to address any critical issues in live deployments and debug potential functional/performance regressions. * The team has a strong culture of collaboration and co-operation. We are looking for people that work well as part of a team and can also work with customers both inside and outside AWS. A day in the life As you design and code solutions to help our team drive efficiencies in software architecture, you’ll create metrics, implement automation and other improvements, and resolve the root cause of software defects. You’ll also: Build high-impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base. Participate in design discussions, code review, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input. Work in a startup-like development environment, where you’re always working on the most important stuff. About the team About Amazon Languages and Runtimes The Java team in the Languages and Runtimes organization builds Java JDKs (based on OpenJDK), Java virtual machines, libraries, related adoption and performance improvement tools. We provide consults, tuning, security response, and performance improvements to builders in Java. One of our adoption tools is focused on extending the lifetime of legacy Java versions, providing performance gains found in latest JVM versions to code running on legacy JVM versions. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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 in the cloud. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Dublin, D, IRL - Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers - Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems - Proficiency in Java primarily, with some coding in C for specific launch scenarios - Knowledge of language, compiler and/or runtime internals. Java and JDK ideal, but other managed runtimes (such as .NET CLR) are valuable experiences. - Knowledge and/or experience in writing instrumentation agents - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations - Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers. - Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide system operations. - Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy. - Experience mentoring junior software engineers and make them more effective. - Experience influencing software engineers' best practices in your organization. - Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). 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