Software Development Engineer, DataNexus Builder Tools

Join Amazon's DataNexus Builder Tools team as a Software Development Engineer focused on optimizing performance in distributed systems. DataNexus is a foundational platform powering Amazon's core eCommerce services including Kindle, Prime, Instant Video, Fulfillment, and Alexa. You'll be building specialized tools like profilers and test platforms for complex distributed compute systems.

In this role, you'll tackle performance optimization challenges by analyzing application logs, source code, and system metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of mission-critical systems that process millions of transactions per second.

The ideal candidate brings strong Java development skills, experience with performance analysis and profiling tools (JFR, JStack, JMeter), and a deep understanding of distributed systems. You'll need excellent analytical abilities to prioritize high-impact improvements and effectively communicate technical findings to development teams.

This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems optimization while collaborating with talented engineers across Amazon. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovative problem-solving, and delivering measurable performance improvements that benefit millions of customers.

The role combines hands-on development with performance engineering expertise. If you're passionate about optimizing complex systems and want to make an impact at massive scale, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team working on foundational technology at Amazon.