Application Engineer III

The Amazon Kindle Engineering Support team is seeking an Application Engineer III to join their dynamic team in Chennai, India. This role is crucial in providing production engineering support to the Kindle digital product family of development teams. As part of this position, you'll be responsible for software product release coordination and deployment, while working on various overlapping tasks that define success.

The role combines hands-on technical support with development opportunities, requiring expertise in multiple programming languages including Python, Java, and shell scripting. You'll be working with distributed systems and web services, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and developing tools to improve operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills who enjoys both problem-solving and development work. You'll collaborate with business teams, principal engineers, and senior engineers to build solutions while maintaining service level agreements. The position offers exposure to multiple products and features within Amazon's digital ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Unix systems, modern programming languages, and a strong foundation in technical support or software development. Knowledge of web services, distributed systems, and web application development is highly valued. This role provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while supporting one of Amazon's key product lines.

Working at Amazon means being part of a global leader in technology and innovation, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact while working with some of the best minds in technology.