Software Development Engineer – Embedded Systems 2026 (US)

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 127,100 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Sunnyvale is seeking an SDE‑I to design, build, and deploy scalable services that impact millions of customers. You will own the lifecycle of your code from design through deployment and operations, in an environment that emphasizes ownership and operational excellence.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related field and hands-on coding in Java, Python, C++, or Go. The team values curiosity, collaboration, and the ability to learn quickly within a cloud‑first

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in at least one general-purpose language and data structures knowledge.
• Experience with design patterns, OOP, and scalable systems concepts.
• Enrolled in or holding a CS/CE-related bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and operate innovative products and services.
• Contribute to scalable cloud-native architectures and microservices in a distributed environment.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and on-call responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain resilient systems with a focus on reliability and cost efficiency.
• Leverage GenAI and AI tools to boost development productivity while learning new tech.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Go

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Git

SQL

Job description

Description

Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands.

Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first‑hand. The challenges SDEs solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE‑I, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code— from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high‑impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross‑disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.
• 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 and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI‑powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on‑call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with at least one general‑purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript.
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object‑oriented design principles.
• Must be currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), database systems (SQL and NoSQL), contributing to open‑source projects, version control systems, debugging and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal‑Opportunity Mandate

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

Mandatory Obligations

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’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

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.

Compensation

Base salary ranges for this position are listed below:

• USA, CA, Cupertino: $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 annually
• USA, CA, Northridge: $122,600.00 – $170,000.00 annually
• USA, CA, Northridge: $122,600.00 – $170,000.00 annually
• USA, CA, Santa Clara: $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 annually
• USA, CA, Sunnyvale: $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 annually
• USA, MA, Hudson: $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 annually
• USA, WA, Redmond: $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 annually