Software Development Engineer II

One of the largest employers globally, delivering technology solutions across various domains.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer II

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their People eXperience Technology (PXT) team. This role focuses on delivering solutions for managing employee time expectations and computing pay globally across all Amazon businesses. The position involves working with real-time and event-driven analytics, processing data from IoT devices and web interfaces, and maintaining high-availability authoritative services.

The ideal candidate will be working on complex business rules that vary by role, business, and jurisdiction, all at Amazon's massive scale. This is an opportunity to solve problems at a scale larger than typical commodity solutions, with exponential growth. The role requires a passionate, results-oriented developer who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintains a strong focus on customer experience.

Key aspects of the role include leading technical designs, implementing large-scale systems, and mentoring other engineers. The position demands excellent judgment, high standards, and the ability to dive deep into technical details while maintaining a strategic perspective. The successful candidate will be expected to drive innovation, inspire others, and deliver strong results.

The compensation package is comprehensive, including a competitive base salary range of $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus potential equity, sign-on payments, and full benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make an impact at one of the world's largest technology companies, working on systems that directly affect hundreds of thousands of employees globally.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II

  • Use software engineering best practices to ensure highest quality deliverables
  • Work with product managers to define and refine business and functional requirements
  • Lead design, implementation, and deployment of large-scale applications and systems
  • Contribute to project plans and goals management and execution
  • Own delivery of integral system or application pieces
  • Create and execute quality plans and test strategies
  • Mentor and develop other engineers

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II

Java
  • 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 with design patterns, reliability and scaling of new and existing systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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