Software Development Engineer, Amazon Branded Connected Devices

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

Job summary

Amazon's ABCD team seeks a talented Software Development Engineer to develop innovative software solutions for smart home devices. You will engage in designing and building high-performance distributed systems impacting millions globally while collaborating with diverse teams. The role emphasizes a robust development lifecycle and a commitment to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years designing or architecting new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Gathering requirements, designing and implementing large-scale software systems.
• Developing solutions using AWS technologies and ensuring high-quality customer experiences.
• Leading and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

Software development

Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Design patterns

Reliability

Scaling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Java

TypeScript

React

Python

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Branded Connected Devices

Job ID: 2977667 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Amazon Branded Connected Devices (ABCD) team is looking for a talented, experienced software engineer to develop foundational device or cloud software that simplifies how customers setup, manage, and use devices. You will join a team of top-notch software developers that have successfully launched multiple category leading devices and services.

A successful candidate will be responsible for developing large-scale, high performance distributed software solutions from the ground up that delivers new device capabilities to customers. In this role, you will have an opportunity to own design and development of key components. You will have influence on subsystem design and help build a team culture around practices that are critical to a quality product. Your work will directly impact the overall customer experience for millions of users worldwide.


Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer on the team, you will be responsible for:
* Gathering requirements, designing, implementing, integrating, testing, and launching high-quality, large-scale distributed software systems that solve significant customer problems
* Developing the best customer experience, keeping latency, security, and usability in mind
* Working across a broad range of AWS technologies to build full-stack applications, distributed systems software and automation workflows
* Developing solutions that scale across a broad range of Amazon Devices.
* Collaborating with a diverse range of cross-functional roles, including engineering, product, customers and business stakeholders
* Promoting a culture of engineering excellence by establishing best practices and technical standards across the organization
* Leading and mentoring other talented engineers

A day in the life
SDEs at Amazon work in a fast-paced, talented team to develop innovative new-to-world product experiences that customers love and use daily.
Daily activities include analyzing requirements, creating and reviewing high quality design document, code (Java, TypeScript, React, python, etc.), and test suites. They work on testing and debugging devices and services, often dealing with challenging performance requirements. They drive operational excellence and continuous improvements to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

About the team
The Amazon Branded Connected Devices (ABCD) team develops full stack software and services for Amazon's smart home devices like the Smart Plug, Echo Glow, and Air Quality Monitor. Their vision is to create intelligent and convenient smart home devices that enhance efficiency and work better together. The team prioritizes work-life balance, recognizing its importance for overall happiness and fulfillment.

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.