SDE-I: Build Scalable Cloud & AI-Powered Systems

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Software Development Engineer I to help build scalable cloud-native solutions and distributed systems. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to GenAI initiatives, and own code from design to deployment in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or hold a STEM degree, with strong programming and problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies while delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields OR completed a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in specified fields
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault‑tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on‑call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields

Completed Bachelor's or Graduate degree in specified fields

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Version control systems

Open-source contribution

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Software Development Engineer I to help build scalable cloud-native solutions and distributed systems. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to GenAI initiatives, and own code from design to deployment in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or hold a STEM degree, with strong programming and problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies while delivering high-quality software.