Application Engineer, Sapien

Amazon's Retail Business Services (RBS) is seeking an experienced 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 for GMS growth), Defect Elimination (resolving supply chain issues), and supporting operational processes for worldwide retail teams.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, leveraging Machine Learning and Deep Learning to automate complex tasks that typically require human cognitive skills. The team's mission is to ensure Amazon's catalog information is complete, correct, and comprehensive, ultimately delivering an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

As an Application Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of business and technology, working directly with business teams to understand their needs and implement scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will span from maintaining existing applications to developing new automation solutions, creating process automation scripts, and ensuring robust system health through monitoring and support.

The role requires a strong technical foundation with at least 2 years of software development or technical support experience. You'll need expertise in Unix environments and modern programming languages, along with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex technical systems. Knowledge of web services, distributed systems, and web application development is highly valued.

The position offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's dynamic environment. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, innovation, and customer obsession. The role involves on-call support responsibilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle critical situations effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and business impact. You'll be working in Bengaluru, India, as part of Amazon's global technology team, contributing to solutions that affect millions of customers worldwide. The role combines aspects of software development, system administration, and business analysis, making it ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and driving technological innovation.