Senior Software Engineer, Translation Services

Translation Services at Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team focused on making language barriers obsolete for Amazon customers worldwide. The role is part of a talented engineering group spread across Seattle, WA and Hyderabad, India, working towards the vision that language will never impede anyone from using Amazon's products and services.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building large-scale language translation services that support Amazon's global growth. The position requires someone who can thrive in ambiguous environments and drive innovation while maintaining strong attention to detail. You'll be responsible for ensuring that customer experiences are equally excellent across all languages at Amazon's massive scale.

The Translation Services team serves as the enablers and guardians of translation for Amazon's customers, providing hands-off-the-wheel service to all Amazon teams while optimizing translation quality and speed at the lowest possible cost. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while leading and mentoring other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, system architecture, and team leadership. You'll be expected to drive the right engineering culture within the team, mentor others, and make significant contributions to the design and implementation of translation solutions that scale across Amazon's vast ecosystem.

This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong programming skills and the ability to guide architectural decisions. You'll work closely with teams across Amazon to understand their translation needs and deliver solutions that make translation integration seamless for developers.