Software Development Engineer, AWS Lambda, Durable Functions
Develop large-scale distributed systems for AWS Lambda Durable Functions to ensure consistency, durability, and availability. Build fault-tolerant applications and AI workflows using automatic checkpointing and failure recovery mechanisms.
- On-site
- Vancouver, BC
- Posted Jul 16, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Do you enjoy working on distributed systems and solving problems of consistency, durability, and availability? Are you interested in building a large-scale distributed system that runs on several thousands of nodes and can be resilient in different situations like infrastructure failures, network partitions, etc. to provide a seamless customer experience? If so then come join AWS Lambda, Durable Functions team! Lambda durable functions launched at re:Invent 2025 in the CEO keynote. We simplify how developers build fault-tolerant applications and AI workflows using familiar programming languages, extending Lambda's event-driven programming model with automatic checkpointing, failure recovery, and cost-efficient wait/suspend operations. Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence 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 [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
What you’ll do
Develop large-scale distributed systems for AWS Lambda Durable Functions to ensure consistency, durability, and availability. Build fault-tolerant applications and AI workflows using automatic checkpointing and failure recovery mechanisms.
Requirements
Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience with proficiency in Java, C++, or C#. A bachelor's degree and knowledge of the full software development life cycle are preferred.
Benefits
• Health Insurance • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Prescription Insurance • Basic Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) • Paid Time Off • Sign-on Payments • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
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- Distributed Systems
- Java
- C++
- C#
- Object-Oriented Design
- Software Architecture
- Code Reviews
- Source Control Management
- Continuous Deployment
- Testing
- Operational Excellence
- Fault-Tolerant Applications
- AI Workflows
- Event-Driven Programming
- Checkpointing
- Failure Recovery
- Workflow Management
- Time Off Management
- Resilience
- Programming Languages
- Java (Programming Language)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Development
- C# (Programming Language)
- C++ (Programming Language)
- Customer Service
- Version Control
- Code Review
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Fault Tolerance
- Medical Prescription
- Nodes (Networking)
- Operations
- Restricted Stock
- Software Engineering
- AWS Lambda
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Engineering
- Software Development Engineer
- Software Developer / Engineer
- Software Developers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
