Software Development Engineer, Amazon Games

A global technology and e-commerce company that develops and publishes video games through its Amazon Games division.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Games

Join Amazon Games Bucharest, part of Amazon's growing game development and publishing division, with studios across Orange County, Montreal, San Diego, and Seattle. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating new gaming experiences, tackling complex technical challenges in game development. The role involves working with game engines, multiplayer systems, and performance optimization.

Amazon Games is dedicated to creating bold new experiences that foster community in and around their games. The team consists of industry veterans developing and publishing live service AAA multiplayer games and original IPs, including New World: Aeternum and an upcoming title based on The Lord of the Rings. They also publish best-in-class games in collaboration with developers like Smilegate RPG's Lost Ark, NCSOFT's THRONE AND LIBERTY, and upcoming projects from Glowmade and Crystal Dynamics.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge game development, collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. You'll be involved in core system development, optimization, and the full software development lifecycle, making a direct impact on player experiences in major gaming titles.

The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, requiring both programming proficiency and an understanding of game development principles. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and player satisfaction, working in an environment that supports professional growth and creative expression.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Games

  • Implement and optimize core systems and features for games
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout development lifecycle
  • Improve performance and ensure scalability of game systems
  • Contribute to gameplay mechanics, networking, tools development, and backend services
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Contribute to technical decision-making processes
  • Help establish and maintain best practices in software development
  • Work on performance optimization for game systems

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Games

  • Non-internship professional software development experience
  • Experience in design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems
  • Experience in C++ and with game engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary)

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