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Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team

Design and implement services for device provisioning, configuration management, and operational automation for AWS Outposts. You will debug complex issues across service boundaries and collaborate with hardware and networking teams to ensure reliable infrastructure operations.

  • On-site
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posted Jul 20, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 12, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Description Edge Services builds and operates the software that provisions, manages, and maintains AWS Outposts and edge infrastructure at customer sites. Our systems handle device lifecycle management, network configuration, firmware updates, and operational health monitoring across thousands of racks deployed worldwide. When something needs to happen on an Outpost, our software makes it happen. You'll own features that directly impact how AWS operates infrastructure in customer data centers. Customer environments surprise us constantly. Networks behave unexpectedly. Hardware fails in creative ways. You'll build systems where mistakes affect real customers. Key job responsibilities Design and implement services for device provisioning, configuration management, and operational automation Build systems that operate reliably across diverse network topologies and hardware configurations Debug complex issues spanning multiple services, often with limited visibility into customer environments Drive operational excellence: alarms, runbooks, dashboards, and COE processes Collaborate with hardware, networking, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Mentor engineers and provide substantive code review feedback A day in the life Morning: check dashboards, investigate why a firmware deployment stalled overnight. Use AI coding assistants to quickly prototype a fix and generate test cases. Mid-day: code reviews, standup, design review for automated rack evacuation. Ask hard questions about failure modes. Afternoon: ship your fix, monitor the deployment. A field ticket comes in—debug across service boundaries, coordinate with the field team.Use AI tools to analyze logs and draft the follow-up ticket. About The Team Site Services builds the software that provisions, configures, and operates AWS Outposts at customer sites worldwide. Our systems manage device lifecycle, network configuration, firmware updates, and operational health for thousands of racks in environments we don't fully control. We're an AI-forward team. We use AI tools daily to accelerate development, debug complex issues, and automate operational toil. We expect engineers to leverage these tools effectively and help us discover new ways to multiply our impact. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status. CAN, BC, Vancouver - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annually Company - Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC Job ID: A10392289

What you’ll do

Design and implement services for device provisioning, configuration management, and operational automation for AWS Outposts. You will debug complex issues across service boundaries and collaborate with hardware and networking teams to ensure reliable infrastructure operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and 2 years of experience in system design or architecture. Proficiency in at least one programming language is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription • Basic life insurance • AD&D insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) • Paid time off

Other relevant skills

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  • Software Development
  • System Design
  • Architecture
  • Configuration Management
  • Operational Automation
  • Debugging
  • Code Review
  • Device Provisioning
  • Network Configuration
  • Firmware Updates
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Scaling
  • AI Coding Assistants
  • Software Development Life Cycle

Job areas

  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Data & Analytics
  • Consulting

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 12, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level