Software Development Engineer, Amazon Core Shopping, Buy for Me

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in San Francisco is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design and build scalable, distributed systems that power customer experiences. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive and deliver innovative products and services in an iterative, high-impact environment.

You will work on large-scale storage, indexing, and query systems, writing clean code in a team with strong engineering culture, and you will help move the needle on customer value while meeting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

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.
• Deliver customer value in an iterative fashion while working towards longer term systems goals.
• 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.

Skills

3+ years experience

Experience in at least one language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on 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\u2019s most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use advanced 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.

As a part of Core Shopping, our team is focused on building novel ways for customers to find and discover new products. If you love building new experiences from scratch with high impact for customers, this is the team for you.

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.


• Deliver customer value in an iterative fashion while working towards longer term systems goals.


• 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.

A day in the life

As part of the Off-Amazon Selection (OAS) organization, you\u2019ll play a pivotal role in expanding Amazon\u2019s selection by enabling customers to discover and purchase products directly from merchant stores that are not yet available on Amazon. Your work will help bring over a billion products into the Amazon shopping experience while shaping the next generation of agentic commerce. You\u2019ll help pioneer the next generation of AI-powered, agentic shopping experiences, enabling intelligent agents to seamlessly complete purchases on behalf of customers.

About The Team

This is a highly efficient two-pizza team with well-established processes that foster collaboration and enable the team to move quickly while maintaining high standards. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to work directly with customers, gain firsthand insight into their needs, and see the tangible impact of your work.

The team has a strong engineering culture, upholds high quality standards, and is continuously looking for ways to improve its processes, tools, and execution.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience


• Experience programming with at least one software programming language


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master'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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company\u2019s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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\u2019re applying in isn\u2019t 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, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10477521