Senior Software Engineer, Product & Solutions

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 168,100 - 227,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex systems. You will drive decisions that impact customer experiences while mentoring other engineers and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of professional experience and proficiency in modern programming languages like Java, C++, or C#. Strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex large-scale systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional roles to solve customer problems.
• Analyze and optimize system performance using data-driven approaches.

Skills

Software development

Leadership

Object-oriented design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

GenAI assistance tools

Java

C++

C#

Job description

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and implementation of complex, large-scale systems and features, providing technical guidance and advocating for Amazon’s highest engineering standards
• Collaborate with cross functional roles (e.g. Product and UX), working backwards from customer needs to design solutions that solve real problems
• Architect and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable services across end-to-end solutions, often spanning multiple platforms (web, mobile, backend)
• Implement and drive best practices in modern software engineering—design, testing, version control, documentation, deployment, and operations—including the adoption of GenAI assistance tools, automated code reviews, and AI‑assisted testing
• Analyze and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability using data‑driven approaches and modern monitoring tools
• Define technical strategies and contribute to the long‑term roadmap, including integration of emerging AI technologies
• Lead conversations with senior leadership
• Actively participate in hiring, mentoring, and growing other engineers, and foster knowledge-sharing across the team and the broader organization
• Obtain and maintain AWS Certifications

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be a technical leader driving decisions that impact critical customer experiences. You'll tackle complex initiatives head‑on—building high‑quality, scalable systems for our global customer base while shaping our technical architecture and maintaining direct ownership of key components. Bridging strategic vision with tactical execution, you'll combine hands‑on development with system design, mentor team members, and champion engineering excellence to ensure we build maintainable solutions that scale with our business.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non‑technical leaders
• Experience in designing and developing large‑scale services
• Proficiency with GenAI assistance tools for development and testing

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, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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