Amazon's Speed Routing team is at the forefront of logistics optimization, responsible for the routing technology that delivers over one billion packages annually. The team builds sophisticated vehicle routing solvers that tackle complex optimization problems like the Traveling Salesman Problem while accounting for real-world constraints. Working with terabytes of data, the team develops aggregation workflows and simulation capabilities that power Amazon's last-mile delivery operations.
As a Software Development Engineer II on this team, you'll be instrumental in building distributed systems and web services that optimize delivery efficiency across Amazon's vast logistics network. The role offers opportunities to work on challenging problems in optimization, large-scale data processing, and machine learning. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, fulfillment, business, and finance to drive innovations in delivery speed and efficiency.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in getting items to customers faster, whether it's same-day deliveries, rapid grocery delivery, or pro-bono food bank deliveries. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers interested in distributed systems, optimization algorithms, and large-scale data processing to make a significant impact on Amazon's world-class logistics operations.