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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Kids

Global technology company that provides e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence services.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Consumer

Job Description

Amazon Kids is an innovative platform that brings together various types of content including books, games, educational apps, movies and TV shows, designed specifically for children while providing parents with peace of mind through robust parental controls. The team has received critical acclaim, winning the prestigious KAPi award for best hardware and service at CES 2013 and 2019.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Kids team, you'll be at the forefront of creating revolutionary experiences for parents and children across Amazon's family of devices. You'll have the opportunity to work on customer-facing features, architecting and building solutions that impact millions of users worldwide. The role involves end-to-end ownership of software systems, from conception through delivery and maintenance.

The position offers a creative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where innovation is central to the team's mission. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and leadership, to design and implement elegant solutions to complex problems. The team focuses on continuous improvement, both in terms of product development and workplace culture.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for families, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to work with cutting-edge technology at scale. You'll be joining a team that values creativity, technical excellence, and customer obsession, while having the opportunity to shape the future of how children interact with technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Kids

  • Own and drive customer facing features for the Kids experience across multiple platforms like Fire TV and Tablet
  • Design, architect and build innovative consumer products
  • Solve difficult technical problems
  • Work closely with leadership and product management stakeholders
  • Maintain production software
  • Identify pain points and drive team to solve them
  • Help make team better, more efficient, and more enjoyable

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Kids

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management
  • Experience with continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Kids

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Disability accommodations available

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