Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Music Community and Fandom

Amazon Music is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Community and Fandom team in either Culver City, Sunnyvale, or San Francisco. This role focuses on creating differentiated experiences for fans and artists through large-scale distributed systems. The position requires expertise in either mobile development (iOS/Android) or backend services, with emphasis on building systems that span music apps, web player, and voice-forward audio engagement on mobile and Amazon Echo devices.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional software development experience, with strong skills in Java, Node.js, or Kotlin. They should be comfortable working independently, driving innovation, and coaching other engineers. The role involves architecting solutions that will delight customers through both voice and visual experiences.

Amazon Music offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401k, equity, and sign-on payments. The base salary ranges from $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location and experience. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects at scale, supporting Amazon Music's mission of delivering music to customers in innovative ways across multiple countries.

The team builds systems that power personalized music playlists, exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams, and artist merchandise. They're looking for someone who is passionate about experimenting and innovating for customers, has a proven track record of delivering new features and products, and is excited about having end-to-end ownership of high-visibility projects.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong architectural skills and practical coding ability. The successful candidate will help shape the future of how fans interact with music and artists on Amazon's platform.