Software Development Engineering II, BDT Insights

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

Job summary

Amazon's Business Data Technologies (BDT) team is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design and build scalable components powering our data catalog, discovery, and transformation products. This hands-on role spans the full software lifecycle and requires collaboration with engineers, scientists, and analysts to deliver reliable data solutions at scale.

You will mentor peers, influence technical direction, and evaluate emerging technologies to maintain cutting-edge tools in a

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
• 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

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

Skills

Software development experience

Design/Architecture

SDE experience

Large-scale distributed systems

Object Oriented Design

Programming language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

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.

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