The Middle-Mile Transportation Technology team at Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Planning and Network team. This role focuses on building systems that optimize Amazon's global middle-mile network, handling freight movement planning while minimizing costs. You'll work on solving complex NP-Hard problems and developing algorithms that save millions in freight movements.
The position offers a unique opportunity to shape product direction, collaborate with research scientists, and develop scalable systems that create a planning flywheel - combining high performance, cost efficiency, and optimal delivery experience. You'll be instrumental in modeling and automating inputs such as carrier supply, costs, transit times, and distances.
This role is part of Amazon's initiative to scale transportation systems across multiple modes - Road, Air, Rail, and Ocean - building a truly multi-modal global transportation network. The ideal candidate will be passionate about solving complex optimization problems and architecting highly-available distributed systems.
Working at Amazon, you'll be part of a team that values operational excellence and customer obsession. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact Amazon's global logistics network while collaborating with talented engineers and scientists.
If you're excited about solving complex technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and making a significant impact on global transportation systems, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career while working on meaningful problems at scale.