Software Development Engineer, Amazon Photos

Amazon Photos is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the development of their next-generation computer vision and AI infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building scalable systems that process billions of photos while enabling AI-powered features.

The position requires expertise in distributed systems, with responsibilities spanning architecture design, team leadership, and strategic technical planning. You'll work at the intersection of cloud computing, machine learning, and large-scale photo processing, building services that directly impact how millions of customers interact with their memories.

As a technical leader, you'll mentor senior engineers, drive best practices, and collaborate with ML scientists to productionize cutting-edge computer vision technologies. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of how people preserve and interact with their photos through AI-powered experiences.

The team operates at massive scale, processing billions of photos while maintaining high availability. You'll be working with advanced technologies in distributed systems, computer vision, and machine learning, creating innovative solutions that delight customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about building large-scale AI systems and leading technical teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, a track record of delivering complex technical initiatives, and strong leadership skills. You'll be joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI applications in consumer products, with the backing of Amazon's world-class infrastructure.