Software Development Engineer AFT Multis Sortation

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Toronto is seeking a Software Development Engineer to develop next-generation systems for Fulfillment Technologies. This role involves scaling systems for high concurrency, designing distributed systems on AWS, and ensuring reliable service. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in software development, with a bachelor's in computer science preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

RRSP Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop next generation systems for Amazon Fulfillment Technologies.
• Scale systems to handle hundreds of thousands of transactions.
• Own design and development of distributed systems on the AWS platform.
• Influence system design for reliable, scalable, high-performance services.
• Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Software Development Engineer, AFT Multis Sortation. Do you ever wonder how the packages show up at your door when you ordered from Amazon? Amazon’s global fulfillment business is one of the largest and most complex operations in the world. Our technologically advanced warehouses are at the center, forming the invisible back half of Amazon that turns your click of a button into a product at your door. Amazon Sortation Technologies enable the flow of inventory into and out of warehouses and the consolidation of items for a shipment. This role involves building algorithms that predict the state of downstream systems and making decisions in real time, owning design and development of distributed systems on the AWS platform, and scaling systems to handle hundreds of thousands of concurrent transactions.

You will influence system design and implementation to ensure the best user experience for maximum adoption. You will contribute to a wide range of projects in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment and be part of a world-class engineering team solving challenging problems at scale. A commitment to teamwork, hustle, and strong communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of systems for Amazon Fulfillment Technologies, including directing containers on sorters and workcells.
• Scale systems to handle hundreds of thousands of concurrent transactions.
• Own design and development of distributed systems on the AWS platform.
• Influence system design and implementation for reliable, scalable, high-performance services.
• Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment to enable adoption and delivery of solutions.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Team

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon’s global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people, harmonizing the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it.

Outbound Flow

AFT’s Outbound Flow team pairs data science with innovative technologies to optimize throughput within every Amazon fulfillment center, delivering safe, sustainable, cost-effective, on-time package deliveries.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• RRSP Plan

Additional Information

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process, please visit the accommodations page for more information. If the country or region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon’s package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, RRSP, DPSP, paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.