Principal Engineer, Amazon | Multiple Locations, USA

Amazon is seeking Principal Engineers who can serve as both visionary leaders and hands-on builders to tackle their most challenging technical problems. As Amazon's most senior individual contributors, Principal Engineers are expected to pioneer new spaces and inspire others while maintaining a startup mentality despite the company's size. The role demands expertise in building and operating high-scale systems for services and data, combining strong technical judgment with influential skills to guide business-critical designs. Principal Engineers interact with leadership at Director, VP, and SVP levels as key technical advisers.

The position requires deep technical expertise in areas such as large-scale full stack development, distributed systems, or global networks. Successful candidates will need to balance architectural vision with practical implementation, while fostering a culture of continuous delivery. The role involves mentoring other engineers, driving technical excellence across multiple teams, and making strategic technology decisions that align with business objectives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced technologists who want to make a significant impact at scale. Amazon offers competitive compensation including base salary ranging from $180,100 to $311,200 depending on location, plus equity and other benefits. The company maintains its Day 1 culture of innovation, making it an ideal environment for technical leaders who want to push boundaries and solve complex challenges at global scale.

The position is available across multiple US locations including tech hubs like Seattle, San Francisco, and Boston, offering flexibility in terms of location while maintaining the high bar for technical excellence that Amazon is known for.