Senior Front End Engineer, Shopping Foundations

AmazonUI (AUI) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-III) to revolutionize Amazon's front-end developer experience. This role sits within the team responsible for providing critical front-end infrastructure used by thousands of Amazon engineers worldwide. AUI delivers a comprehensive library of front-end components, build tools, templating engines, and runtime libraries that power Amazon's global shopping experience.

The position offers an unique opportunity to shape the future of front-end development at one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript and Kotlin, while maintaining existing codebases in Java, Perl, and JavaScript. The team emphasizes quality, maintainability, and thoughtful design in everything they build.

As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives that impact Amazon's worldwide platforms, focusing on creating scalable UI components and optimizing performance for high-traffic shopping interfaces. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and drive the adoption of modern front-end technologies and industry standards.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and strong coding skills. You'll be responsible for designing modular front-end architecture systems, implementing accessibility standards, and ensuring responsive design across all components. The position offers significant impact potential, as your work will be used by thousands of developers and millions of customers globally.

Key aspects of the role include participating in agile ceremonies, writing high-quality tested code, and maintaining a robust component library that serves Amazon's front-end developer community. The team values innovation, collaboration, and a strong focus on developer experience, making this an ideal position for someone passionate about front-end architecture and scalable solutions.