Software Development Engineer , Amazon Photos

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team focused on AI and computer vision. In this role, you will architect the next generation of infrastructure, driving technical strategy and leading the development of services that process billions of photos. You'll collaborate with machine learning scientists and engineering teams to create scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to influence how millions of users interact with their memories while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Experience in leading design or architecture of systems.
• Background in distributed systems and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategy for AI and computer vision infrastructure.
• Architect large-scale distributed systems for photo processing.
• Lead high-performing engineering teams and mentor engineers.

Skills

Software Development

Programming

Distributed Systems

Machine Learning

AI Technologies

Mentoring

Technical Leadership

Scalable Architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Computing

Microservices Architecture

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Photos

Amazon Photos empowers customers to preserve, share, and relieve their memories using innovative AI-powered experiences on mobile applications, web, desktop, Amazon devices, and as part of Alexa+. We strive to provide customers with the best memories companion for them and their families.

As a full stack Software Development Engineer, you’ll architect the next generation of our computer vision and artificial intelligence infrastructure. In this role, you'll drive technical strategy and innovation across our platform, leading the development of foundational services that process billions of photos while enabling revolutionary AI features. You'll shape the technical direction of Amazon Photos' machine learning capabilities and influence how millions of customers interact with their memories.

Key job responsibilities

1. Define and execute technical strategy for Amazon Photos' core AI and computer vision infrastructure, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
2. Architect and lead development of large-scale distributed systems handling petabyte-scale photo processing and ML model serving.
3. Drive technical decisions across multiple teams, establishing patterns and best practices for system-wide integration and operational excellence.
4. Build and lead high-performing engineering teams, mentoring senior engineers and developing technical talent across the organization.
5. Partner with ML scientists and research teams to productionize computer vision and AI technologies at scale.
6. Design and implement foundational services and frameworks that enable rapid innovation and improve team velocity.
7. Lead architecture reviews and technical deep dives, ensuring solutions meet requirements for scalability, reliability, and performance.
8. Collaborate with senior leadership and product teams to define roadmaps and drive strategic technical initiatives.
9. Establish and maintain operational standards, metrics, and practices for critical services running at global scale.

About the team

We operate at massive scale, processing billions of photos while maintaining high availability and low latency. Our team leverages technologies in distributed systems, computer vision, and machine learning to create innovative solutions that delight customers. We're building the future of how people interact with their memories, using AI to create more personalized and meaningful experiences.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
• Background in distributed systems and scalable architectures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Experience leading large-scale ML/AI infrastructure projects.
• Track record of delivering complex technical initiatives across multiple teams.
• Deep expertise in cloud computing and microservices architecture.
• Experience mentoring engineers and developing technical talent.

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