Software Development Engineer (2 years contract), Japan Store Tech

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Japan Store Tech team on a 2-year contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and solve complex business challenges that impact millions of customers worldwide. As an SDE, you'll be part of a team building innovative products and services, working with distributed systems at massive scale.

The position involves collaborating with experienced Amazonians across different disciplines to design and develop new features and services. You'll be working in an agile environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. The role requires strong technical skills to build scalable, fault-tolerant systems and the ability to handle ambiguous problem spaces.

You'll be responsible for designing distributed storage and query systems, implementing prediction solutions, and writing production-grade code. The position offers exposure to innovative technologies and the chance to see your work directly impact Amazon's global customer base. You'll work alongside talented engineers and have opportunities to learn and grow while solving novel technical challenges.

The ideal candidate should have experience with software development, system design, and architecture. You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to tackle complex problems that haven't been solved at scale before. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while working with one of the world's most customer-centric companies.

Working at Amazon means embracing their leadership principles and being part of a culture that's focused on innovation and customer obsession. You'll have the chance to own and solve complex problems, work with a creative dynamic team, and build features that millions of customers will use.