Software Development Engineer - Military Veterans

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,500 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to create innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with teams to design scalable systems, contribute to the development of AI tools, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with programming languages, a solid understanding of algorithms, and be pursuing a degree in a related STEM field. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Experience with general-purpose programming languages like Java or Python.
• Knowledge of data structure implementation and algorithm development.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and build products.
• Develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute documentation.
• Maintain resilient distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles.
• Monitor and resolve production issues.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Go

Rust

TypeScript

Data Structures

Object-Oriented Design

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD tools

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Military Veterans

Job ID: 3179205 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including Reserves, National Guard, and service member spouses. Please list your service in your resume to be considered for this position.

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? Amazon hires 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.

As an SDE‑I, you will own the entire lifecycle of your code—from design through deployment and ongoing operations—ensuring operational excellence and the highest quality solutions for our customers.

We look for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow’s technology. Your growth into a high‑impact engineer is supported by a culture of learning, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities.

Location preferences will be considered based on business availability and may change. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For status updates, login to your candidate portal at Amazon.jobs.

Key Job 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.
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, 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.

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

Base salary range:

• USA, CA, Culver City – $122,600.00 – $170,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, Sunnyvale – $127,100.00 – $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, CO, Denver – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Redmond – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle – $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually

Additional compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.