Application Engineer III

Join Amazon's Kindle Engineering Support team and be part of the innovative force behind Amazon's newest developments. This role combines high-level technical support with development responsibilities, focusing on the Kindle digital product family. As an Application Engineer III, you'll provide tier 3/4 production engineering support while working closely with development teams and production operations for software deployment and coordination.

The position demands strong technical abilities in Unix environments, scripting languages (Perl, Python, Ruby), and web technologies. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical issues, developing maintenance tools, and owning digital products or components. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with distributed systems and web services while maintaining critical production environments.

This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can manage multiple concurrent tasks. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology while supporting one of Amazon's most successful product lines. The role provides excellent exposure to both development and operations aspects of large-scale systems, making it a unique opportunity for career growth in technical leadership.

Working at Amazon means joining a company at the forefront of digital innovation, with a culture that emphasizes customer obsession and technical excellence. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, have access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies, and contribute to products used by millions of customers worldwide. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and professional growth in one of the world's leading technology companies.