Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Software Development Engineers to join their Engineering Excellence team. This role offers the chance to innovate how customers shop for electronics and digital products. As a key member, you will lead initiatives that modernize backend services while working with cutting-edge technologies. Your contributions will shape the technical standards of the organization, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable systems. If you are a problem finder and enjoy mentoring teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Bonuses

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with design patterns and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for system improvements proactively.
• Design and implement resilient, large-scale systems.

Skills

Software Development

System Architecture

Problem Solving

Clean Code Practices

Emerging Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Source Control Management

Build Processes

Testing Frameworks

Job description

Job ID: 2977395 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Consumer Electronics Technology (CE Tech) is hiring Software Development Engineers for our Engineering Excellence team. CE Tech is innovating how customers shop for electronics, digital video games, warranties, wireless plans, bundles, renewed products, and more!

We're seeking passionate Software Development Engineers who don't just write code – they craft elegant, scalable systems that are secure, resilient, and have best-in-class operational health and quality. As a key member of the CE Tech Engineering Excellence team, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing and revolutionizing our backend services and technology. You'll lead multi-team initiatives that benefit customers while working with latest technologies and setting new standards for engineering excellence. This isn't just another engineering role – it's an opportunity to shape the technical standards of our organization. Your work will directly influence how we build and maintain systems for years to come.

What you’ll do:
• You're not just a problem solver – you're a problem finder who proactively identifies opportunities for system improvements
• You transform aging systems into modern, scalable, resilient, and secure systems that are kept up to date with the latest standards
• You thrive in environments where you can balance technical depth with strategic thinking
• You have a passion for clean, maintainable code and sustainable architecture
• You're excited about staying ahead of the technology curve and implementing emerging best practices
• You spearhead the design and implementation of resilient, large-scale systems that define best practices
• You architect and deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency, system resilience, and performance at scale
• You champion quality-first and security-first development practices
• You mentor and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to drive innovation and technical excellence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.

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