Software Development Engineer - 2025 (US)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can solve real business challenges with technology! As a Software Development Engineer, you will work on groundbreaking projects that impact millions of users. This role offers the chance to design and build scalable, distributed systems while collaborating with talented professionals in an agile environment. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Sign-on bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with modern programming languages like Java, Python, C++, or C#.
• Currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and launch innovative products and services.
• Build scalable technologies in a large distributed computing environment.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Algorithms

Relational databases

Optimization mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Software Development Engineer - 2025 (US)

Job ID: 2828235 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, 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 cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Locations for all SDE roles: The majority of our SDE roles are based in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue, WA, and Arlington, VA area. By applying to this position your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to:
• AZ (Phoenix, Tempe)
• CA (Berkeley, Culver City, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Irvine, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale)
• CO (Boulder, Denver)
• GA (Atlanta, Kennesaw)
• IL (Chicago)
• MA (Boston, Cambridge, Hudson, North Reading, Westborough)
• MD (Baltimore)
• MI (Detroit)
• MN (Minneapolis)
• NJ (Jersey City)
• NY (New York)
• OR (Portland)
• PA (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh)
• TN (Nashville)
• TX (Austin, Dallas)
• VA (Arlington, Herndon)
• WI (Madison)
• WA (Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
2. Are 18 years of age or older.
3. Currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors relating to these fields.
4. Have an expected graduate date between October 2023 - September 2025 and/or graduated within the last 24 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience from a technical internship.
2. Are enrolled in an academic program that is physically located in the United States.
3. Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
4. Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
5. Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions and adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/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.

Posted: November 12, 2024