Sr. Software Development Engineer, GenAI, Kumo

Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud computing company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to build innovative AI/ML systems and enhance the customer support experience. This role requires 5+ years in software development, system design, and team mentoring. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The position is based in Vancouver, Canada, offering a collaborative and inclusive culture with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience.
• 5+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including scalability and reliability.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, invent, and design technology impacting all AWS customers.
• Build industry-leading AI/ML systems and transition prototypes to production.

Skills

Software development experience

Programming in at least one language

System design or architecture

Mentoring or leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

At AWS, we use Artificial Intelligence to identify customer needs across all AWS services before they have to tell us, then connect them to the most appropriate resolution, fulfilling the vision of a self-healing cloud. We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with curiosity and drive to build a "best in the world" support experience loved by customers.

You will lead, invent, and design technology that impacts every customer across AWS services. This role involves building industry-leading AI/ML systems, transitioning prototypes into live production systems.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths or alternative experiences.

Why AWS?

AWS is the most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted worldwide for powering startups to Fortune 500 companies through continuous innovation.

Inclusive Team Culture

We promote inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and events, fostering collaboration and innovation powered by diverse perspectives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We support professional development with knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and growth resources to help you excel.

Work / Life Balance

We value flexibility and support work-life harmony, believing supported employees achieve more.

AWS Global Services

Our global team of experts helps customers design, build, operate, and secure cloud environments, leveraging AWS's broad suite of services and emerging technologies like Generative AI.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience in at least one language
• 5+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including scalability and reliability
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years full software development lifecycle experience, including standards, reviews, source control, build, testing, and operations
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience developing AI/ML applications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion to empower our teams and serve our customers better.