Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Amazon's Consumer Electronics Technology (CE Tech) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Engineering Excellence team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of how customers shop for electronics, digital video games, warranties, wireless plans, bundles, and renewed products.

As a key member of the CE Tech Engineering Excellence team, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing and revolutionizing backend services and technology. The position requires someone who can balance technical depth with strategic thinking, focusing on crafting elegant, scalable systems that are secure, resilient, and maintain best-in-class operational health and quality.

The role offers the chance to lead multi-team initiatives that directly benefit customers while working with the latest technologies and setting new standards for engineering excellence. You'll be responsible for transforming aging systems into modern, scalable solutions and implementing emerging best practices. Your work will have a lasting impact on how Amazon builds and maintains its systems.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year depending on geographic location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about clean, maintainable code and sustainable architecture, and who thrive in environments where they can proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges.

The role requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and strong expertise in system design and architecture. You'll be working in Seattle, WA, at one of the world's most innovative technology companies, with the chance to influence how millions of customers shop for electronics and digital products.

This position is ideal for engineers who want to make a significant impact on large-scale systems while working with talented teams and helping to mentor and grow other engineers. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it perfect for those who want to advance their careers while working on meaningful technical challenges.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon

  • Transform aging systems into modern, scalable, resilient, and secure systems
  • Design and implement resilient, large-scale systems that define best practices
  • Architect solutions that enhance operational efficiency, system resilience, and performance at scale
  • Champion quality-first and security-first development practices
  • Mentor and collaborate with multiple engineering teams
  • Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of new and existing systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Total compensation package

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