Software Development Engineer II, Digital Content - Books and Kindle Content

Join Amazon's Kindle team as a Software Development Engineer II, where you'll shape the future of digital reading. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the platform that has revolutionized how books are published, sold, and read globally. You'll be part of the team that enables independent authors to reach worldwide audiences and helps readers access any book in any language within seconds.

As an SDE II, you'll own either back-end or full stack development of product features, focusing on building scalable, efficient, and differentiated customer experiences. The position requires strong software development experience in delivering large-scale solutions and system design skills. You'll work in an agile environment where innovation and experimentation are encouraged, collaborating with Product Managers, business stakeholders, and other technical teams.

Amazon values work-life balance and fosters an inclusive team culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated. The team embraces Amazon's Leadership Principles while providing opportunities for career growth and mentorship. You'll be part of a supportive environment with a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, where knowledge sharing and mentorship are prioritized.

The role offers competitive compensation, including equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on products that impact millions of readers worldwide. You'll be contributing to Kindle's mission of inspiring the world to read more and get more out of reading every day across all devices. The team emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and maintaining high technical standards while delivering customer-focused solutions.

Working at Amazon means joining a culture of inclusion with ten employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company's commitment to diversity is reinforced through its 14 Leadership Principles, encouraging team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn continuously, and earn trust.