Software Dev Engineer II, Region Authority

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II in Seattle, WA to design and build innovative software in a large distributed environment. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians, implement scalable services, and work in an agile team delivering high-quality code.

The role emphasizes building robust storage, indexing, and query systems, plus applying GenAI/LLM ideas to everyday development, influencing products used by millions of customers.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience programming with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, build, and bring innovative products to market.
• Develop software in a large distributed environment and contribute to scalable, maintainable systems.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with modern technologies at scale.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Design and code solutions starting from broadly defined problems and iterative refinement.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Incorporate GenAI/LLM into daily development processes.

Skills

Software development experience

Programming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

Software Dev Engineer II, Region Authority

Job ID: 10550291 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, forward-thinking person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.
Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on pioneering, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use innovative technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
• Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Build solutions with a curious mindset for distributed SOA software systems, utilizing GenAI/LLM into every day work

A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, 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 .

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.