Software Development Engineering II, BDT Insights

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II for the BDT Insights team to design and build scalable components powering data catalog, discovery, and transformation at scale. You will work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and analysts, while mentoring peers and shaping technical direction.

You will contribute to a team building Amazon's Enterprise Data Lake platform, enabling thousands of teams to process analytical data and gain insights with

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
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable distributed systems for large-scale data processing
• Partner with internal customers to understand data needs and deliver data solutions
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle including design, code review, testing, deployment and ops
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make adoption recommendations

Skills

Software development experience (3+)

Software design/architecture (2+)

OO design (1+)

Distributed systems

Programming languages (C#, C++, Java,,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Job description

Software Development Engineering II, BDT Insights

Job ID: 10572208 | Amazon.com Services LLC

At Amazon, data is critical to everything we do — from understanding product inventories across our global fulfillment centers to predicting what products to recommend to customers. It ceaselessly informs our flywheel, helping us understand customer needs, onboard new sellers and selection, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Business Data Technologies (BDT) makes this possible by providing trustworthy, intuitive, and cost-efficient solutions for Amazonians to secure, store, analyze, and transform data at unparalleled scale. BDT owns, develops, and operates Andes — one of the largest data lakes in the world — storing 3+ exabytes of data, read and written to by 100k+ data pipelines, with over 60k monthly active users.

Within BDT, the AI4ME organization works to bring AI-centric methodologies and automations to Amazon teams that need to connect their business objectives with their data architectures. Our mission is to lower the cognitive load required to bridge business and data — through best-in-class agents and AI-ready metadata — so that anyone at Amazon can access data and gain insights without specialized expertise.

As a Software Development Engineer II on this team, you will design and build the scalable components and features that power our data catalog, data discovery, and data transformation products. This is a hands‑on role spanning the full software development lifecycle: working backwards from customer needs, designing solutions, writing code, testing, deploying, and operating production systems. You will collaborate directly with the engineers, scientists, and analysts who depend on our platform, while mentoring fellow engineers and shaping the technical direction of the team.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable distributed systems for large-scale data processing, translating complex functional and technical requirements into clear architecture and well‑structured code.
• Partner with internal customers, stakeholders, and peers to understand their data needs and deliver solutions that improve their ability to access and analyze data effectively.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — including design, code review, testing, deployment, and operational support — while identifying and resolving the root causes of operational issues.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing, helping build a strong engineering culture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and approaches in data processing and AI, making recommendations for adoption that keep the team's tools and practices current.

A day in the life

You might start your morning reviewing a design document for a new feature, then jump into a code review with a teammate before writing code for a feature that helps internal teams query data more efficiently. After lunch, you could pair with a colleague to troubleshoot an operational issue, identify its root cause, and implement a permanent fix. Throughout the day, you will balance new feature development with operational improvements and regularly connect with the engineers and analysts who rely on the systems you build.

About the team

Our team builds and evolves Amazon's Enterprise Data Lake platform, making it easier for thousands of teams to produce, discover, and process analytical data at massive scale. We are developing next-generation data catalog, discovery, and transformation products that serve a broad range of technical users across the company.

We value collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. Whether you are reviewing a design with a senior engineer or onboarding a new team member, you will find an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing is part of the daily rhythm. If you are excited about solving hard problems that impact Amazon at scale, we would love 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.

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.