Principal Software Engineer, Amazon Cross Border Tech

Global technology and e-commerce company focused on online retail, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
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Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
E-Commerce

Description For Principal Software Engineer, Amazon Cross Border Tech

The Amazon Cross Border Core Technology team is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead the development of innovative technologies that will transform international trade at Amazon. This role focuses on building next-generation services that will revolutionize how shoppers worldwide discover and purchase global products. The team is responsible for creating a seamless, one-stop shopping experience for international customers through mobile and web-based products that reach millions globally.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing API-based services in NAWS that enable scalable platforms for both internal and external partners. The role involves advancing customer experience technologies to support shoppers worldwide and innovating strategies for global expansion. You'll be working on solutions that sustain the continued rapid growth of this multi-billion-dollar business.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in performance, scalability, and enterprise system architecture. You'll have the opportunity to influence multiple teams, contribute to patents, and mentor other engineers. This position offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while directly impacting Amazon's global commerce infrastructure.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both architect complex systems and collaborate with business teams to drive innovation. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of Amazon's international commerce platform, working with cutting-edge technologies and solving unique challenges in global trade.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer, Amazon Cross Border Tech

  • Serve as technical lead on demanding cross-functional projects
  • Ensure quality of architecture and design of systems
  • Decompose complex problems into simple solutions
  • Understand system inter-dependencies and limitations
  • Research and benchmark Amazon technology against competing systems
  • Contribute intellectual property through patents
  • Mentor individuals and community on advanced technical issues
  • Exert technical influence over multiple teams
  • Navigate and influence other Amazon teams' design decisions
  • Collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer, Amazon Cross Border Tech

Java
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale projects
  • Experience in complex software development
  • Knowledge of emerging platforms, Java, operating system principles
  • Knowledge of programming best practices

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