Software Dev Engineer III - AMZ9899639

Amazon; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 168,100 - 227,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Sign-on payments

Full range of medical benefits

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer III for its Boulder, Colorado office to drive the architecture and design of large-scale software. The role involves gathering requirements, leading projects through the full lifecycle, and providing design reviews.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least one year of professional experience. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects and collaborating with other engineers to ensure scalable solutions.

Amazon offers a competitive salary range of $168,100–$227,400 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least one year of experience in the relevant role.
• Minimum one year of experience in technical leadership and project management.
• Experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architecture and design of large-scale software applications.
• Gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Provide design reviews and feedback on architecture and performance.
• Manage resources across multiple technical projects.

Skills

Object-Oriented Design

Distributed Programming

Java

C/C++

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree with five years experience

Job description

Job Overview

Software Development Engineer III – Amazon Advertising LLC, Boulder, Colorado (Job Number: AMZ9899639)

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive the architecture and design of large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using object‑oriented design, distributed programming, Java, and C/C++.
• Gather business and functional requirements from external and/or internal customers and end‑users and translate them into technical specifications to build robust, scalable, and supportable solutions.
• Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle—scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation, testing, documentation, delivery, and maintenance.
• Provide design reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture, integration, performance, and scalability.
• Manage resources across multiple technical projects, ensuring schedules, milestones, and priorities align with technology and business goals.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Salary Range: $168,100–$227,400 per year.

Benefits: Amazon offers total compensation that may include equity, sign‑on payments, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, see Amazon’s employee‑benefits page.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and at least one year of experience in the offered role (Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupation). Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent with five years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience may be considered equivalent to a Master’s.
• Minimum one year of experience in: (a) providing technical leadership and project management throughout the software development lifecycle; and (b) designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, distributed applications using Object‑Oriented Design, distributed programming, and C#, C++, or Java.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity‑Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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, please visit Amazon’s accommodations page for more information.