SDE III, AWS Just Walk Out

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Just Walk Out team is revolutionizing retail shopping with their innovative checkout-free technology. As part of the AWS Solutions organization, they're building business applications that leverage Amazon's unique expertise to serve millions of companies worldwide. The Just Walk Out technology enables a new kind of store experience where customers can simply walk in, take what they want, and leave without traditional checkout lines.

The role is within the Retail Platform Technology team, which builds the platform and architecture for retail capabilities in Just Walk Out stores. This encompasses various domains including Order Management, in-store pricing intelligence, shopper receipts and refunds, and merchant experience capabilities. The technology uses a combination of computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning to automatically detect when products are taken from or returned to shelves.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail technology. You'll work on distributed systems that need to be scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective. The position requires strong technical leadership, as you'll be leading design and architecture decisions while mentoring other team members. You'll be working in an agile environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, and you'll collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary teams.

The role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that's transforming the retail industry. Amazon values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture where diverse experiences and perspectives are welcomed. The company provides extensive resources for knowledge-sharing and mentorship to help you develop as a well-rounded professional.

If you're passionate about building innovative solutions, have strong distributed systems experience, and want to be part of a team that's revolutionizing how people shop, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail technology space.