Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Quick

Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to drive frontend features for the Amazon Quick product. You will lead design efforts with senior scientists and engineers within Amazon AI to deliver robust, scalable software.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality user experiences on time, within a high-visibility project at AWS. Seattle location preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years programming in at least one language.
• 5+ years leading design or architecture of distributed systems.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Decide what features and performance improvements to build.
• Drive software engineering best practices.
• Design distributed and scalable systems.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support of new AI Services.
• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, ensuring designs meet requirements and high quality.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Build/CI

Job description

Come shape the future with us! As a major cloud provider, our technology powers many of the world’s largest organisations. We are building an exciting Generative AI application that will transform how enterprises operate.

You will have the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of developing this exciting product. We are seeking creative problem-solvers who are energised by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build, test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI. This is an exciting role, with high visibility and high impact, leading several customer facing initiatives under the Amazon Quick organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in front-end development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.

Key job responsibilities

As a lead software development engineer on the Amazon Quick team, you will design and develop features for the Amazon Quick product. You will work with senior scientists and engineers within Amazon AI and develop high quality software that is robust and reliable.

You will be responsible for

• Deciding what features and performance improvements to build
• Driving software engineering best practices
• Designing distributed and scalable systems
• Providing technical leadership and contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support new AI Services
• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, and delivering high quality software on tight schedules

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that’s why customers from the most successful start-ups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, pr