Software Development Engineer II, AWS QuickSight

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II for AWS QuickSight to build innovative solutions and engage in multi-year design and architecture decisions. Candidates should have strong experience in system design and programming, and enjoy mentoring others in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Knowledge-sharing opportunities

Mentorship programs

Flexible work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture.
• 3+ years supporting title development in the Video Games Industry.
• Experience programming with at least one software language.

Responsibilities

• Help define architecture and implement specific components.
• Contribute to defining best practices and mentorship.
• Participate in planning, design, implementation, and process improvements.

Skills

System Design

Software Programming

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, AWS QuickSight

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to new product innovations that set AWS apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with customers requiring specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Amazon QuickSight powers data-driven organizations with unified business intelligence (BI) at hyperscale. It enables users to meet various analytic needs through modern dashboards, reports, embedded analytics, and natural language queries.

We are seeking a full stack engineer with a strong sense of ownership and passion for delivering creative solutions for complex problems at scale. In this role, you will build experiences, services, and tools for Amazon QuickSight, with wide scope, autonomy, and ownership. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical and leadership experience to collaborate with a team of top engineers on multi-year design and architecture decisions, impacting how customers worldwide analyze and visualize data.

Software Engineers at Amazon partner with customers, stakeholders, product managers, and designers to define and execute product goals. You challenge yourself and others to find better solutions, demonstrate thought leadership through building solutions, and uphold high standards for code quality, design, and architecture.

Key job responsibilities

• Help define architecture, own and implement specific components, and shape the overall experience
• Contribute to defining best practices
• Participate in planning, design, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvements within an autonomous team
• Take responsibility for technical problem-solving, meeting product goals creatively, and developing best practices
• Mentor and support the growth of other developers

About the team

We value diverse experiences and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. If your career is just starting or includes alternative experiences, don’t hesitate to apply.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies for powering their businesses. We innovate continuously and foster a culture of inclusion and learning through employee-led affinity groups, events, and conferences.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We aim to be Earth’s Best Employer by providing knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources to help you grow professionally.

Work/Life Balance

We prioritize work-life harmony and offer flexibility to support your success both at work and at home.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture (patterns, reliability, scaling)
• 3+ years supporting title development, release, or live operations in the Video Games Industry
• Experience programming with at least one software language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of full software development lifecycle experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

If you need accommodations during the application process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Posted: June 11, 2025 (Updated 42 minutes ago)