Senior Principal Engineer, Last Mile Delivery & Technology

Amazon's Last Mile Delivery & Technology team is seeking Senior Principal Engineers to shape the future of package delivery technology. This role sits at the intersection of logistics innovation and technical leadership, focusing on developing systems that enable the delivery of billions of packages to customers worldwide. As one of Amazon's most senior individual contributors, you'll tackle complex challenges in route optimization, capacity planning, and delivery partner integration.

The position demands both visionary leadership and hands-on technical expertise. You'll work on pioneering solutions for driver navigation, route optimization, and delivery scheduling while operating at the Director, VP, and SVP level as a key technical adviser. The role combines architectural oversight with detailed technical direction, emphasizing the importance of building scalable, sustainable delivery solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced technical leaders who want to make a significant impact on global logistics infrastructure. You'll be responsible for developing the technology roadmap for the organization while mentoring and inspiring other engineers. The role offers competitive compensation ($205,400-$350,000 base salary depending on location), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on systems that directly affect millions of customers daily.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of software development experience, deep expertise in distributed systems, and a proven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives. You'll need to demonstrate exceptional technical judgment while maintaining the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of last-mile delivery technology while working with cutting-edge systems at a massive scale.