Application Engineer, Sapien

Amazon's Retail Business Services (RBS) is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team that supports Amazon's worldwide retail business growth. The role is centered around three core areas: Selection (sourcing and enriching ASINs), Defect Elimination (resolving supply chain issues), and operational process support for worldwide retail teams.

The position offers a unique blend of technical and business challenges, focusing on developing automation solutions that leverage Machine Learning and Deep Learning to scale complex tasks requiring human cognitive skills. The team's mission is to ensure Amazon's catalog information is complete, correct, and comprehensive enough to deliver an exceptional shopping experience.

As an Application Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of business and technology, directly engaging with business teams to understand their needs and implement scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will span from maintaining existing applications to developing new automation tools, while also participating in on-call support rotations to ensure system reliability.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with both technical implementation and business analysis, possessing the ability to translate complex requirements into concrete deliverables. You'll need strong troubleshooting skills and experience with Unix systems and modern programming languages. The role offers opportunities for those who enjoy mastering specific domains, managing multiple tasks, and driving methodical improvements.

The team culture embraces Amazon's "Work Hard. Have Fun. Make History" principle, with a strong emphasis on learning and knowledge sharing between frontline and development teams. You'll be part of a group that values accountability, customer success, and continuous improvement, tackling challenges head-on and working to find root causes and solutions to complex problems.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's retail operations while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex technical challenges. If you're passionate about creating scalable solutions, improving customer experience, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth and impact.