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Software Development Engineer - Discovery Tech, DiscoTec (Discovery Technology & Science)

Global technology and e-commerce company that helps customers discover and purchase products worldwide.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Software Development Engineer - Discovery Tech, DiscoTec (Discovery Technology & Science)

Join Amazon's Discovery Technology team in Spain and help shape how millions of customers discover products across Amazon's vast marketplace. As a Software Development Engineer in the Discovery Tech team, you'll be at the forefront of combining technology, science, and innovation to build customer-facing features that revolutionize the shopping experience. The role focuses on creating software solutions that enable cross-category shopping, help customers discover new ideas, categories, and brands, while making the shopping experience more engaging and efficient.

You'll work in an innovative environment where you'll build distributed systems at incredible scale, develop prediction solutions, and create scalable storage and query systems. The team operates with minimal technical debt and emphasizes high-quality, maintainable code with extensive test coverage. As a newer team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make an immediate impact at scale.

The position offers collaboration with experienced Amazonians across different disciplines, working on projects from initial conception through to market launch. You'll be responsible for driving requirements, managing technical implementations, and delivering exceptional products that serve Amazon's global customer base. The team culture strongly emphasizes inclusion, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, with regular opportunities for experimentation and innovation.

Working at Amazon means joining a company that values diversity, provides comprehensive benefits, and offers numerous pathways for career development. The Discovery Tech team specifically focuses on regular feature development and experimentation, allowing for continuous improvement of the customer experience. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that encourages innovation while working on systems that impact millions of customers worldwide.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on how customers discover and engage with products across Amazon's platform. Join us in our mission to make Amazon the most loved shopping destination for customers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - Discovery Tech, DiscoTec (Discovery Technology & Science)

  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design and bring innovative products to market
  • Design and build technologies in large distributed computing environments
  • Create solutions for running predictions on distributed systems
  • Build scalable and fault-tolerant distributed storage, index, and query systems
  • Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software
  • Drive product definition and experimentation roadmap
  • Develop new products and manage technical requirements

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - Discovery Tech, DiscoTec (Discovery Technology & Science)

Java
Python
  • Experience in professional software development (non-internship)
  • Experience designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer - Discovery Tech, DiscoTec (Discovery Technology & Science)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees and family members
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Learning and development programs

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