Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure and AI/ML technologies — your experience includes architecting scalable systems that handle massive amounts of data and provide seamless user experiences across various platforms. You are a technical leader who thrives in collaborative environments, influencing architecture and engineering practices across teams. Your ability to mentor engineers and raise the technical bar is a key part of your leadership style.

You possess deep expertise in computer vision and distributed systems — you've tackled complex engineering challenges and have a proven track record of driving innovation in these areas. Your understanding of operational excellence and engineering best practices ensures that you can champion high standards within your team. You are comfortable making critical technical decisions that impact long-term success and scalability.

What you'll do

In this role, you will own and architect critical technical decisions for Amazon Photos, shaping the technical strategy for the next generation of photo and video services. You will drive innovation in cloud infrastructure, computer vision, and machine learning, working closely with senior leadership to define the technical roadmap. Your responsibilities will include mentoring engineers, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to influence architecture and engineering practices, ensuring that the solutions you design meet the needs of millions of customers. Your role will involve identifying and addressing challenges related to processing, storing, and serving large volumes of photo and video content. You will also be responsible for raising the technical bar across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a team that is revolutionizing how people preserve and relive their memories. We offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of users. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.