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- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to work on Ring home security systems. You'll design and implement large-scale cloud services using AWS and Java, focusing on distributed systems. This position requires strong experience in cloud development and mentoring skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience as a software development engineer, particularly in building and maintaining large-scale cloud services. Your expertise in distributed systems has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex challenges and deliver robust solutions that serve millions of users. You possess strong judgment and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and guide junior engineers in their professional development.
Your technical background includes a deep understanding of AWS and Java, which you have utilized to design and document distributed systems and microservices. You are committed to engineering excellence and have a long-term vision for the systems you build, ensuring they are maintainable and scalable. You thrive in environments that prioritize customer obsession and are eager to contribute to innovative capabilities for Ring security devices.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and documenting distributed systems and microservices that enhance the functionality of Ring home security systems. You will implement robust and maintainable code, ensuring that all documentation is clear and up-to-date. Your work will focus on delivering customer value in an iterative fashion, while also addressing long-term goals for system efficiency.
You will solve challenging problems and perform root-cause analysis to improve system performance and reliability. Mentoring and guiding other talented engineers on the team will be a key aspect of your responsibilities, as you share your knowledge and experience to foster a culture of learning and growth. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to build cloud systems that support millions of devices, ensuring that the infrastructure is capable of handling the demands of a growing user base.
What we offer
At Amazon, we value innovation and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work with world-class engineers and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the security and safety of our customers. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment that promotes professional development and continuous learning.
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