Senior Software Development Engineer, Luna Gen AI

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,300 - 261,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce and cloud computing company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to drive AI initiatives and enhance workflow through innovative solutions. The role requires extensive experience in software development, API design, and cloud technologies such as AWS. Join a dynamic team focused on building the future of gaming with AI. Competitive compensation ranges from $151,300 to $261,500 annually, based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience in at least one software language.
• Experience leading design or architecture of systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive platform architecture decisions in collaboration with GenAI leadership.
• Build and operate high-scale API infrastructure using Native AWS.
• Lead internal GenAI adoption through workshops and productivity improvements.

Skills

Software development

API design

Distributed systems

Cloud technologies

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

SageMaker

Bedrock

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer, Luna Gen AI

Job ID: 3127844 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Gen AI & Strategic Initiatives team. You will be a critical early member as we drive two key areas of AI integration: 1) create new types of Gen AI native games and gameplay experiences; and 2) enhance productivity of internal teams through adoption of best practices, tools and creation of agentic solutions.

You will architect next-generation AI solutions that will drive AI adoption for both external game developers and internal engineering teams. You will be a hands‑on builder who designs, develops, and operates the infrastructure to support both proprietary and third‑party models. Your expertise in distributed systems and API design will enable you to build resilient, performant solutions that abstract the complexity of multiple AI providers behind unified interfaces. You will build agents supporting Engineering, Martech, Business Intelligence and more.

We are looking for a highly collaborative team player with a developer‑focused, customer‑obsessed mindset, strong ownership mentality. Ambiguity motivates you to invent and solve problems. You are a passionate advocate for technological innovation who can influence cultural transformation and fundamentally shift how teams approach software development. You thrive in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments and are comfortable owning and executing product initiatives from start to finish. This is an exciting opportunity to excel in a dynamic, scrappy environment where you’ll shape the future of gaming with AI.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive platform architecture decisions – work closely with GenAI leadership to understand model requirements and translate them into scalable platform capabilities; contribute to technical design reviews and architectural decisions.
• Partner directly with game developers and platform teams – collaborate with internal and external gaming teams to understand specific use cases, translate requirements into technical solutions, and optimize foundational models through fine‑tuning and more.
• Build and operate high‑scale API infrastructure – design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable APIs using Native AWS which provide unified access to multiple AI service providers including Bedrock, SageMaker, and vendors like ElevenLabs.
• Launch cross‑functional agents – identify key use cases to increase productivity and partner with domain experts to create agentic workflows and systems.
• Evaluate & optimize performance – design caching strategies, implement request optimization, and build monitoring systems to deliver low‑latency and cost‑efficient AI‑powered solutions.
• Lead internal GenAI adoption and evangelization – champion adoption of GenAI tools across internal teams, conduct technical workshops, and drive productivity improvements through effective implementation of AI capabilities.
• Ensure enterprise‑grade security, compliance and responsible AI is the backbone of all solutions.

About the team

The Amazon Luna team is leveraging the power of the cloud to enable customers to experience the rich and immersive world of gaming on all of their existing devices. It represents an exciting and truly new product and business, with a high degree of innovation, and an opportunity to reach a large volume of passionate customers. The Gen AI & Strategic Initiatives team is a new cross‑functional team pioneering AI‑powered features that elevate gameplay and drive engagement in exciting new ways. This team works at the intersection of cloud gaming, AI, and interactive entertainment, building experiences that will change how games are discovered, developed, and played by millions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 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.
• Experience with AWS or cloud technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• 4+ years of Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops) experience.
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience building large‑scale machine learning and AI solutions at Internet scale.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.