Software Development Engineer II, AWS Marketplace
Software Engineering · Full-time
Toronto, ON, Canada
Description
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