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 foundational platform central to Amazon's eCommerce business, supporting critical services like Kindle, Prime, Instant Video, Fulfillment, and Alexa. The platform processes millions of transactions per second in real-time.

As a Software Development Engineer on the team, you'll focus on building sophisticated tools for performance optimization and analysis. Your role involves creating custom profilers, experimentation platforms, and testing frameworks for complex distributed compute systems. You'll be responsible for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks through detailed analysis of application logs, source code, and system metrics.

The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis. You'll design and run experiments, perform benchmarking, and use profiling tools to validate optimization strategies. The role demands excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations to development teams effectively.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with Java codebases and have experience with performance optimization. Knowledge of JVM internals and profiling tools like JFR, JStack, or JMeter is highly valuable. This role offers the opportunity to impact mission-critical systems at scale, making it perfect for engineers passionate about performance engineering and complex problem-solving.

Working at Amazon, you'll be part of a company known for innovation and customer obsession. The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $114,800 to $191,800 per year, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that's building the future of distributed computing infrastructure at one of the world's leading technology companies.