Software Dev Engineer II, Relay Yard Automation

Amazon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join its Relay Yard Automation team in Vancouver. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering robust software solutions that enhance logistics automation across Amazon's vast network. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and ensure the scalability of systems. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in software development, operational excellence, and a commitment to enhancing customer experiences.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in system design or architecture.
• Experience with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and technical teams.
• Identify and address technical risks and track milestones.

Skills

Software development

Programming languages

Design patterns

Reliability and scaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Dev Engineer II, Relay Yard Automation

Amazon.com stores and sells millions of unique items through its Fulfillment Centers (FCs), Sort Center (SC) and Delivery Station (DS) network globally. This is a hugely complex logistics network with hundreds of thousands of transportation assets of different types (trailers, box trucks, airplanes, etc.), in different operational states (empty, loading, etc.), on the move or stationary and in different locations around the world.

The Relay Yard Automation (RYA) organization provides tier-1 products used by Amazon associates during line haul vehicle arrival,
loading, and departure processes at over 6000 Amazon Fulfillment, Sort Centers, and Delivery Stations in our middle-mile logistics network in North America, Europe, and Japan retail regions. RYA products provide automation in yard processes that create a safer and faster environment for both Amazon associates working in the field and drivers visiting our facilities. In the past year, RYA software facilitated the arrival and departure of 50M vehicles and the loading / unloading of 30M trailers globally. Execution signals produced by RYA software play a critical role in upstream partner systems that measure linehaul carrier performance (via yard on-time driver arrival signals) and systems that detect and mitigate logistics disruptions that jeopardize Amazon meeting customer delivery promises (via on-time trailer loading and yard departure signals). To keep associates safe,
YA software models and enforces safe standard operating procedures for associates working in hazardous trailer yards.

Relay Yard Automation is an org of 30 individuals, which owns multiple products and supporting services. Associates-facing products include: (1) the Sesame app and GEM are software tools used by gate associates to manually check-
in and check-out of drivers arriving and departing from Amazon facilities, (2) Relay Gate enables automation and remote (call-center) management of gate operations, (3) the Valet app used by yard “hostler” drivers to move trailers within yards to support loading/unloading of packages and to perform yard audits, and (4) Yard Inventory Manager (YIM) and the Yard Dashboard which provides real-time visibility to yard operators where trailers are located in a yard as well as provide data-feeds for trailer pool re-balancing systems to ensure Amazon trailers are sufficiently spread across the logistics network.

As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) on the Relay Yard Automation team, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions from concept through launch. Leveraging your strong technical skills and engineering expertise, you will write robust code, perform code reviews, and maintain high standards of software excellence to continually raise the bar for our customers.

You will collaborate closely with product managers, TPMs, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and timely delivery of features. You'll proactively identify and address technical risks, remove blockers, and track engineering milestones to meet project timelines. Utilizing a data-driven and customer-centric approach, you'll innovate solutions aligned with business objectives, actively championing improvements in our products and operational excellence across the organization.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. RRSP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary for this position ranges from $114,800/year up to $191,800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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