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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 for the BuilderWorks team to drive the technical implementation of core GenAI testing and validation systems. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to define architecture and build scalable solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Java and AWS.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience as a software development engineer, with a strong focus on building scalable and high-performance systems. Your expertise in Java and AWS allows you to architect and implement complex features that meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. You are comfortable diving deep into technical details and ensuring that systems can handle large-scale production loads.
You have a proven track record of mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, guiding them through code reviews, and helping them improve their technical skills. Your collaborative nature enables you to work effectively with Principal Engineers, Technical Program Managers, and scientists to define requirements and propose technical solutions. You understand the importance of balancing delivery with technical debt and are skilled at making thoughtful trade-offs.
Desirable
Experience with Generative AI technologies is a plus, as you will be working on innovative solutions that leverage AI for automated testing and validation. Familiarity with CI/CD practices and operational excellence is also beneficial, as you will be responsible for monitoring and improving system performance.
What you'll do
In this role, you will architect, design, and implement major features or subsystems in automated testing and validation using Generative AI. You will collaborate closely with product, science, and other engineering teams to define requirements and propose technical solutions. Your responsibilities will include participating in design and architecture reviews, influencing platform and framework decisions, and ensuring operational excellence through monitoring and metrics.
You will drive continuous improvements in the systems you build, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and scalable. As a technical leader, you will mentor other software development engineers, helping them grow in their careers while maintaining high technical standards. You will also balance delivery timelines with the need to address technical debt, making informed decisions that benefit the team and the product.
What we offer
At Amazon, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to accelerating the rate at which builders can deliver differentiated customer-facing applications. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on customer experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will be recognized. Join us in exploring how Generative AI can revolutionize automated testing and help deliver the best results for our customers.
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