Software Development Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in designing and delivering complex software systems. Your expertise includes working with high-availability systems and you are well-versed in Amazon's engineering standards and business objectives. You have a strong background in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, and you are comfortable working in a Linux environment. Your experience also includes mentoring junior engineers and driving technical decisions that impact multiple teams.

You are proactive in identifying and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing preventive measures to ensure operational excellence. You understand the importance of code quality standards, testing strategies, and documentation requirements across projects. Your ability to establish robust monitoring and metrics practices is a key asset in maintaining high-availability systems. You are passionate about building innovative consumer electronics and have a keen interest in privacy-preserving features that protect customer data.

What you'll do

In this role, you will architect and deliver complex software systems that align with Amazon's engineering standards. You will drive technical decisions and design reviews that impact multiple services or teams within the organization. Leading the development of critical features, you will mentor junior engineers in technical best practices and engineering principles. You will establish and maintain robust monitoring, metrics, and operational excellence practices for high-availability systems. Additionally, you will define and enforce code quality standards, testing strategies, and documentation requirements across projects. Your proactive approach will help identify and resolve complex technical challenges while implementing preventive measures to ensure the best results for our customers.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a team that directly impacts how customers interact with our devices. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile consumer electronics, including the Kindle family of products and other innovative devices. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in building the next generation of devices that enhance customer experiences worldwide.