Application Engineer II

Join Amazon's book discovery and organization team as an Application Engineer II, where you'll be part of building foundational components that make book discovery seamless and dynamic. The role involves working with consolidated datastores, dynamic queries, event subscriptions, and recommendation systems. As a Support Engineering team member, you'll provide critical production engineering support, drive resolution efforts, and lead internal team projects.

The position requires quick learning and the ability to handle multiple overlapping tasks. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex systems, developing maintenance tools, and ensuring smooth operations of various product lines. The role combines hands-on coding in Java and shell scripting with system administration and customer support responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy both technical problem-solving and customer-facing work. You'll collaborate with teams across Amazon, including the Seattle engineering team, to build and maintain robust systems that power Amazon's book discovery platform. The role offers exposure to various technologies and the chance to work on systems at scale while maintaining high service level agreements.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. The company's inclusive culture empowers employees to deliver the best results for customers, with accommodations available for those who need them during the application and hiring process.