Software Development Engineer - 2025 (Canada)

Amazon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to tackle complex challenges and create innovative solutions. This role involves collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to design and build scalable technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in programming and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team that values customer obsession and innovation, and help shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one modern programming language.
• Currently enrolled in or completed a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and bring innovative products to market.
• Build scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Object-oriented design

Optimization mathematics

Algorithms

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Software Development Engineer - 2025 (Canada)

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage / use.
• Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

NOTE : By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in Canada including, but not limited to : Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MN; Victoria, BC; Ottawa, ON; Calgary, AB. Locations are subject to change.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal at Amazon.jobs. Amazon works with a high volume of applicants so we appreciate your patience as we review applications.

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.

How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors relating to these fields.
• Have an expected graduate date between October 2023 - September 2025 and / or graduated within the last 24 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience from a technical internship.
• Are enrolled in an academic program that is physically located in Canada.
• Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions and adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The base salary for this position ranges from $89,700 / year up to $149,800 / 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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