Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering with a focus on building scalable and highly available systems. Your experience includes working with machine learning and statistical modeling techniques, which are crucial for evaluating risks in real-time. You understand the importance of customer trust and safety, and you thrive in environments where you can leverage technology to solve complex problems.

You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable working with large datasets to derive insights that inform risk management strategies. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and security experts, enables you to contribute effectively to the development of innovative solutions.

You are familiar with cloud computing services and have experience in deploying applications that support high transaction volumes. Your technical expertise allows you to navigate the challenges of distributed systems, ensuring that they operate efficiently and securely.

You are motivated by the impact of your work, understanding that the systems you build play a critical role in preventing fraud and protecting customers. You are eager to take on bold goals, such as automating risk decisions and reducing fraud rates year over year.

Desirable

Experience with real-time data processing and risk evaluation systems is a plus. Familiarity with eCommerce platforms and their security challenges will help you excel in this role.

What you'll do

As a Software Development Engineer 2 on the Risk Management Team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing systems that evaluate risks associated with various transactions. You will work on the Unified Risk Evaluation System, which processes billions of evaluations annually, ensuring that customer trust is maintained.

You will collaborate with data scientists to develop and experiment with new machine learning models that enhance the accuracy of risk assessments. Your role will involve building self-service capabilities that allow teams to manage and onboard multiple risk use cases effectively.

You will also focus on optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability, ensuring that they can handle the increasing volume of transactions. Your contributions will directly impact the company's ability to prevent fraud and protect customers from bad actors.

In addition to technical responsibilities, you will participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in fraud prevention and risk management.

What we offer

Amazon provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the company's operations. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join us in our mission to maintain the highest standards of customer trust and safety in eCommerce. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.