Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) - Workforce Optimization

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Toronto is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design and develop software components for fulfillment technologies. The position requires strong programming skills, at least 3 years of software development experience, and the ability to work collaboratively. You will mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews while adhering to high standards. This role contributes to innovative fulfillment solutions, offering a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components for fulfillment-center technologies.
• Build software using best practices and high-quality standards.
• Contribute to coding standards and perform code reviews.
• Mentor junior team members and document technical concepts.

Skills

Software development

System design

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) – Workforce Optimization

Have you ever ordered a product from Amazon and been amazed by how fast it gets to you? Everyday Amazon engineers work relentlessly to shorten the time from click to delivery. In our mission to get packages to you even faster, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) builds large‑scale, fault‑tolerant distributed systems that optimize fulfillment operations. These systems provide insight into billions of signals and events per day in a sophisticated IoT environment involving material‑handling equipment, automation, machine vision, robotics, data analytics, machine learning, and cloud computing.

We are seeking innovative, intellectually curious, results‑oriented software engineers to help build the most advanced fulfillment centers of the future. If you enjoy solving complex IoT problems involving billions of daily signals, we want you. Are you ready to help define the future of fulfillment technology and set a new record for shipping millions of packages faster than ever?

As a candidate, you are passionate about building high‑quality software with a big impact. You are an advocate for best practices in requirements, design, implementation, and testing. You deliver quality on time, work well in deep discussions, and embrace diverse perspectives. You excel at stretch assignments that advance your career.

Key job responsibilities

• You will design, develop and test software components that interact with fulfillment‑center technologies such as material handling equipment, computer vision, robotics, and cloud services.
• Build software using best practices and high‑quality standards.
• Design novel large‑scale data‑store solutions for high‑frequency data with low‑latency access.
• Contribute to the definition of coding standards and apply them in code and design reviews.
• Provide estimates for development tasks and negotiate timelines with project leaders.
• Mentor junior team members and help them acquire critical skills and best practices.
• Document and communicate technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
• Participate in deep technical discussions, stand up for your ideas, and collaborate to find the best solutions for the customer.
• Identify technical and project risks and take initiative to mitigate them.

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 vary by location, hours, length of employment, and job status. 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. 401(k) Plan

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. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want when they want it.

Workforce Optimization is an AFT team that delivers innovative platforms and products to automate labor management and staffing decisions across processes and functions at Amazon’s global fulfillment network locations.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) experience 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 an equivalent field.

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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.