Software Development Engineer II, Core Selection

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon’s Core Selection team within Supply Chain Optimization Technology (SCOT) is hiring a software engineer to redesign inventory selection decisions at global scale. You will design and build distributed services in Java or Scala, collaborating with data scientists, economists and product managers to apply Generative AI and drive financial benefits across teams and organizations.

You’ll own the full software lifecycle, participate in code reviews, and lead operational excellence initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience on new and existing systems.
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and build large-scale distributed services for inventory selection decisions, writing high-quality code in Java or Scala while applying object-oriented principles and system design patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, economists, and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, utilizing Generative AI capabilities to accelerate development and expand engineering possibilities
• Own the full software development lifecycle from scoping and design through testing, deployment, and maintenance, actively participating in code reviews and providing meaningful technical feedback to team members
• Lead operational excellence initiatives by monitoring system performance, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing permanent solutions that improve reliability and customer experience
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs in the problem space, balance short-term needs with long-term architectural goals, and make informed decisions on feature development priorities while building trust with partners through domain expertise

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Perl

OO Design

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you ready to transform supply chain operations at a global scale? The Core Selection team in Supply Chain Optimization Technology (SCOT) is seeking an innovative software engineer to redefine how Amazon manages inventory selection decisions worldwide. In this role, you'll harness the power of Generative AI to unlock new possibilities in software engineering, collaborating with scientists, economists, business intelligence engineers, and product managers to build solutions that drive financial benefits across teams and organizations.

Description

Are you ready to transform supply chain operations at a global scale? The Core Selection team in Supply Chain Optimization Technology (SCOT) is seeking an innovative software engineer to redefine how Amazon manages inventory selection decisions worldwide. In this role, you'll harness the power of Generative AI to unlock new possibilities in software engineering, collaborating with scientists, economists, business intelligence engineers, and product managers to build solutions that drive financial benefits across teams and organizations. You'll apply your technical depth in distributed systems, work backwards from customer requirements, and leverage advanced technologies to solve complex supply chain challenges. With Amazon's vast and intricate supply chain, even small optimizations create profound impacts on customer experience. This is your opportunity to grow alongside business partners, break through traditional constraints with AI-powered solutions, and deliver scalable systems that shape how millions of customers experience Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and build large-scale distributed services for inventory selection decisions, writing high-quality code in Java or Scala while applying object-oriented principles and system design patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, economists, and product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, utilizing Generative AI capabilities to accelerate development and expand engineering possibilities
• Own the full software development lifecycle from scoping and design through testing, deployment, and maintenance, actively participating in code reviews and providing meaningful technical feedback to team members
• Lead operational excellence initiatives by monitoring system performance, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing permanent solutions that improve reliability and customer experience
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs in the problem space, balance short-term needs with long-term architectural goals, and make informed decisions on feature development priorities while building trust with partners through domain expertise
  

A day in the life

Your day starts with scrum planning where you align with your team on priorities and technical approaches. You'll spend time converting stakeholder requirements into product features, design systems, writing code, and collaborating with economists and data scientists on optimization algorithms. You'll leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate implementation and explore creative solutions. Throughout the day, you participate in design discussions, conduct code reviews, and troubleshoot production systems. You regularly demo progress to stakeholders, gathering feedback to continuously refine and improve your solutions.

About The Team

The Core Selection team in Supply Chain Optimization Technology (SCOT) builds the large-scale distributed services that power inventory selection decisions for Amazon's supply chain worldwide. Our mission is clear: even the smallest optimizations in our complex supply chain create profound impacts on customer experience. We're defining the next generation of inventory management solutions at unprecedented scale. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside brilliant engineers, scientists, and technologists who are passionate about solving complex problems. We value curiosity, encourage knowledge-sharing through mentorship, and provide opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies including machine learning, service-oriented architecture, and Generative AI. This is the perfect environment for motivated engineers who want to grow their technical expertise while driving meaningful impact on Amazon's customer experience.

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
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 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.

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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, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10560932