Software Development Engineer, E-reader products

Amazon's E-reader device team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their innovative group responsible for building highly efficient operating systems for E-readers. This role involves working on new device launches, linux tech stack (C/C++), and low-level components that make devices energy efficient with weeks of battery life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the addition of new capabilities for the Kindle E-reader family
• Designing and developing critical components in the operating system
• Creating low-level components to ensure performance, security, and power optimization
• Writing applications on top of the unique Kindle Operating system
• Collaborating with experienced Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative components to E-readers
• Architecting secure software to protect customer data stored on devices
• Identifying ways to keep the software stack up-to-date with advancements in hardware and software

The ideal candidate will be proficient in C/C++ and have experience with React Native. They will work on challenging, novel situations daily and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams across Amazon. This role requires a deep dive into operating system level problems and tackles issues spanning software, hardware, and automation domains.

Join Amazon's E-reader team to make a positive impact on millions of customers, learn continuously, and be part of launching exciting new products like the Kindle Scribe. If you're passionate about creating value, building innovative systems, and pushing boundaries in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment, this role is for you!

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Experience in C/C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Join Amazon's E-reader team and be part of shaping the future of digital reading and note-taking technologies!