Sr Software Development Engineer, Amazon Stores

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to tackle complex problems and create scalable solutions. The role involves working across various technologies and teams, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in software development and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy and lead complex initiatives.
• Optimize platform performance, availability, and fault tolerance.
• Mentor and lead developers, fostering technical curiosity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

System Design

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Sr Software Development Engineer, Amazon Stores

Job ID: 2981823 | Amazon.com Services LLC

As an Amazon Senior Software Development Engineer, you will solve unique and complex problems at a rapid pace, utilizing the latest technologies to create solutions that are highly scalable. You will find that there is an unlimited amount of opportunities within Amazon, where developing your career across a wide range of teams is highly supported. We are committed to making your work experience as enjoyable as the experiences you’ll be creating for our customers.

Apply now and you will be eligible for Amazon Senior Software Development Engineering positions that are based on your preferred location, team, tech stack, domain, language and more. We’re hiring across Amazon Stores in the United States and Canada. Teams with available positions include, but are not limited to:

1. Consumer Technology: Build new generation features and products for amazon.com, improving the Customer and Seller experience globally. This includes site-wide features like reviews and recommendations, category-specific software, and seller infrastructure, using a range of technologies to design solutions.
2. Operations Technology: Shape the future of transportation planning and execution globally, supporting fulfillment centers, Amazon operators, and millions of customers. Develop intelligent software for a reliable, faster, and cost-effective transportation network.
3. Financial Technology: Create scalable financial systems supporting Amazon’s business needs, facilitating billions in global transactions. Lead architecture, design, and deployment of critical financial applications with full-stack development.
4. Human Resources Technology: Enhance the experience for millions of Amazonians and candidates through technologies supporting onboarding, attendance, compensation, and recruiting, with intuitive interfaces and robust features.

Depending on your experience and interests, you will own front-end, back-end, or full-stack development, building scalable, efficient, and customer-focused solutions. We seek passionate engineers experienced in delivering end-to-end solutions, systems design, DevOps practices, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication skills for requirements gathering and technical documentation are essential.

About the team

At Amazon, we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, learning experiences, and our Leadership Principles, which emphasize diverse perspectives, curiosity, and trust.

Key job responsibilities

• Set technical strategy and lead complex initiatives
• Identify technical needs and propose solutions
• Translate requirements into scalable, robust solutions with flexible data architecture
• Develop project plans and deliver on commitments
• Communicate effectively within the team and with stakeholders
• Optimize platform performance, availability, and fault tolerance
• Drive operational excellence with metrics-driven approaches
• Address customer pain points by making data accessible and usable
• Mentor and lead developers, fostering technical curiosity and collaboration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Experience in system design, architecture, and scaling
• Leadership experience as a mentor or tech lead

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Full software development lifecycle experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion. For workplace accommodations, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.