The AWS Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) Organization is looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Internet Edge team. In this role you will lead and work hand-in-hand with Systems Development teams and Network Engineering teams to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks, and to discover innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand globally. You'll apply your large-scale understanding of computing solutions to write code and manage services that delight our customers.AWS Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) is the backbone that connects the global AWS network. Focused on controlling the internet traffic that allows users to access their information and applications regardless of where they are in the world. GCNA is responsible for building and designing a complex backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between data centers and customers.Come join us and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from successfully building software to scale and provide insights about one of the world's biggest networks.Why AWSAmazon 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 CultureHere at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers 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.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you would like to request an accommodation for the interview or onboarding process, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/usWork/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.Mentorship and Career growthWe'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.Working at AWS on the GCNA Team* Meet Robert, VP: https://youtu.be/8v5i42FL02w* Meet Jeyanthan, Software Development Manager: https://youtu.be/5oJe4rXS3OwKey job responsibilitiesAs a Software Development Engineer will have a unique opportunity to shape the development of the world's largest and most complex networks.* Work backwards from the customer to translate complex functional and technical requirements into software designs.* Keep your finger on the pulse of the constantly evolving and growing cloud networking field.* You will develop and deliver systems and features with high quality, on time.* Stay current on technical knowledge to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and work with the team in bringing new technologies on board.A day in the lifeA DAY IN THE LIFESoftware Development Engineers in the Internet Edge organization have a wide range of responsibilities: we evolve routing policy, implement traffic engineering solutions, grow our peering footprint, secure the "front door" from bad actors on the