Description AWS Elemental is an Amazon Web Services company that combines deep video expertise with the power and scale of the cloud. Our real-time video transcoder team is looking for an experienced software development leader to help us give our customers the freedom to focus on what matters: transforming ideas into compelling content that captivates viewers. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will write great code to process our customers’ video, audio, captions and other metadata. You’ll work on cutting edge technologies like 4K and high dynamic range video, immersive audio codecs, virtualized and containerized media engines, cloud transcoding and storage, and high performance networking. You will work on a focused team with clear leadership and a direct ability to solve our customers’ problems and enable their success. Your work will have a broad reach. Your code will process thousands of video streams around the world, and the final output will be enjoyed by millions of viewers. The full resources of Amazon Web Services are available to us and the only limit is our imagination. Key job responsibilities - Build and improve high performance real-time software. - Design and implement new features from specification to final automated test. - Deliver complete customer solutions. - Mentor junior engineers and as they acclimate to the team and this industry. - Mentor junior engineers. - Learn a tremendous amount about modern media technologies. - Have fun in a challenging but rewarding environment Basic Qualifications - 5+ 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 - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design - Media software development experience in a Linux environment Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.