Software Development Engineer, DataNexus Builder Tools

Amazon's DataNexus Builder Tools team is seeking an experienced engineer passionate about optimizing performance in distributed systems. DataNexus is a critical platform powering Amazon's eCommerce ecosystem, supporting services like Kindle, Prime, Instant Video, Fulfillment, and Alexa. The platform processes millions of real-time transactions per second, making it essential to Amazon's operations.

As a Software Development Engineer on the team, you'll focus on building sophisticated tools including custom profilers, experimentation platforms, and testing frameworks for complex distributed compute systems. Your role involves deep technical analysis - from investigating application logs and source code to leveraging profiling data and system metrics for thorough root cause analysis.

The position requires strong analytical skills to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, validate optimizations through experiments and benchmarks, and effectively communicate findings to development teams. You'll need expertise in Java development and proficiency with profiling tools like JFR, JStack, and JMeter. Experience with distributed systems, observability tools, and JVM internals is valuable.

This role offers the opportunity to make significant impact by improving system efficiency at massive scale. You'll work with cutting-edge distributed systems technology while solving challenging performance engineering problems. The position comes with competitive compensation including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with specialized knowledge in performance optimization and distributed systems. You'll join a team focused on building tools that help maintain and improve critical infrastructure powering Amazon's global operations. If you're passionate about system performance, distributed computing, and creating developer tools that drive efficiency at scale, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical systems at one of the world's leading technology companies.