Software Development Engineer II

Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC; Vancouver; On-site; USD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Development Engineer II in the Amazon Payments team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative payment solutions, supporting global transactions and enhancing user experiences. You will design and develop scalable systems using cutting-edge technologies, contributing to a high-impact engineering team. With a competitive compensation package and a focus on innovation, this position is perfect for ambitious developers eager to make a difference in the world of payments.

Benefits

Medical Programs

Financial Programs

Wellness Programs

Equity Options

Sign-on Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems that scale globally and operate reliably.
• Contribute to the full software development life cycle.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming Languages

Full Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Join the Amazon Payments team, one of the most profitable businesses at Amazon.com. As a Software Development Engineer II, you will work on platforms that introduce new payment methods, support Amazon’s global credit card programs, and enable multi-currency transactions. This is a unique opportunity to help scale one of the largest rewards catalogs and implement the latest in machine learning and big data technologies.

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This role is part of an agile engineering team that delivers features to millions of customers, collaborates closely with the business, and files new tech inventions. If you enjoy building distributed systems, improving user experiences, and delivering innovative payment solutions, this job is for you.

About the role: Software Development Engineer II

As an SDE II, you’ll be designing and developing systems that scale globally and operate reliably, supporting foreign exchange, mobile-friendly interfaces, and customer-centric platforms. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, from distributed architecture to machine learning models.

You’ll contribute to the full software development life cycle—from code design and reviews to testing and operations. Amazon empowers its engineers to think big and deliver impact at scale, making this an ideal position for ambitious developers.

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Benefits and Salary

Amazon provides a total compensation package, including base pay, equity, and potential sign-on bonuses. The base salary for this role ranges from $114,800 to $191,800 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include medical, financial, and wellness programs.

Job Type: Software Development – Payments Engineering

Pay Range: $114,800 – $191,800 (based on experience, skills, and knowledge)

Requirements / Skills

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship)
• 2+ years of experience in system design and architecture
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Experience across the full software development life cycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

How to Apply

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