Software Development Engineer

Amazon is seeking talented software engineers to join the Kindle Reader organization, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital reading experiences. As a Software Engineer, you'll be part of a team innovating the Reading experience on Kindle mobile devices and services, impacting millions of Amazon customers worldwide. The role involves working with world-class engineers while designing and developing platforms that power various Amazon partner teams' reader experiences.

The position focuses on critical areas including the foundational tech stack for syncing and storing structured annotations (text notes, highlights, bookmarks), sync customer experience features, and core sync architecture. You'll be particularly involved with Kindle Scribe's handwritten notetaking capabilities, managing sync, storage, data integrity, and privacy/security.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building scalable, high-impact solutions that directly enhance customer reading experiences. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, making architectural decisions that influence Kindle Library, cross-OS development, and app UX experience. The role requires strong technical skills, innovative thinking, and a customer-centric approach.

The team's mission involves developing a federated, scalable, "plug and play" sync service for Kindle and Books features, making this an ideal position for engineers interested in complex distributed systems and user-facing applications. You'll be at the forefront of technology, working with various platforms and ensuring seamless integration of features across different reading devices and services.