Software Development Engineer, Kiro

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Portland, OR, is seeking engineers to help build Kiro Crew, an autonomous agent layer for developers.

You will shape the technical direction, design scalable architectures, and deliver features that scale from internal use to open source while maintaining AWS's standards for reliability and security. You will collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams, implement production systems with CI/CD best practices, and participate in the end‑to‑end

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience on large systems.
• 1+ years of SDE or related occupational experience.
• Experience programming with C#, C++, Java, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical direction and architecture of Kiro Crew for AWS customers.
• Build and operate production systems using CI/CD practices with reliability and performance.
• Engage directly with customers to translate real-world challenges into product capabilities.
• Own full lifecycle from design to deployment, including memory systems and open-source engagement.

Skills

Software development

System design

SDE experience

OOP

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Job description

Description The future of software development is autonomous. AWS is building Kiro Crew — an always‑on agent

Description The future of software development is autonomous. AWS is building Kiro Crew — an always‑on agent layer for Kiro that independently tackles development tasks, maintains context across sessions, and continuously learns from its work. This isn't just another AI tool; it's a fundamental shift in how software gets built and maintained. We're looking for engineers who want to shape this transformation. You'll work alongside exceptional talent solving novel problems at the intersection of AI and software engineering. The challenges are unique: building systems that operate autonomously, scaling a tool from internal use to a public open‑source audience, and ensuring Kiro Crew is able to meet enterprises where they are—all while meeting AWS's exacting standards for scale, reliability, and security. Your impact will be immediate and visible. You'll ship features that directly improve how developers work. Daily collaboration includes code reviews, mentorship in both directions, and rapid skill development. From day one, you'll have opportunities to lead—whether that's owning projects, defining technical direction, or shaping how the team operates. This is your chance to build the agents that build the future.

Key job responsibilities

You'll shape the technical direction and architecture of Kiro Crew. Working directly with customers, you'll uncover real‑world development challenges and translate them into product capabilities—staying true to Amazon's customer‑obsessed approach. You'll build and operate production systems using industry‑leading CI/CD practices, ensuring Kiro Crew maintains the reliability and performance our customers depend on. Your responsibilities span the full lifecycle: from architectural decisions that define how an autonomous agent learns and maintains context, to hands‑on development of features that transform how software gets built. You'll balance innovation with operational excellence, making technical choices that enable Kiro Crew to work independently while meeting AWS's standards for scale and security. Your responsibilities span the full lifecycle: from agent orchestration and memory systems to open‑source community engagement to scalable deployment. You'll balance innovation with operational excellence, making technical choices that enable Kiro Crew agents to work smoothly for a wide class of developers while meeting AWS's standards for scale and security.

About The Team

Agentic AI and Emerging Technologies Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting‑edge AI solutions. We build and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of cloud computing, helping organizations harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to create groundbreaking technologies. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for customers worldwide, we want to hear from you.

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. 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’re applying in isn’t 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, OR, Portland - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A10496040