Software Development Engineer: Build Scalable AI-Powered Systems

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer I in the Los Angeles area to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native services that delight customers, with ownership from design through deployment.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional Amazonians, participate in code reviews, and contribute to documentation while leveraging GenAI and modern tooling. A bachelor's degree in CS or related field and proficiency in at least one major language are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Experience with Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong object-oriented design and data structure knowledge.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.
• Leverage GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Go

TypeScript

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer I in the Los Angeles area to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native services that delight customers, with ownership from design through deployment.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional Amazonians, participate in code reviews, and contribute to documentation while leveraging GenAI and modern tooling. A bachelor's degree in CS or related field and proficiency in at least one major language are expected.