Software Development Engineer II, Product Knowledge, Product Knowledge, Authoring

Amazon Product Knowledge is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer II to enhance the world's premier product catalog through innovative solutions. This role is central to Amazon's retail experience, focusing on developing a state-of-the-art knowledge management system that powers the shopping experience for customers globally. The position involves working with core Product Knowledge services that manage catalog metadata content, ensuring safe and consistent content delivery for retail catalog consumption.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be at the forefront of building distributed systems that handle data at scale, while incorporating cutting-edge LLM technology to improve catalog effectiveness. The role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects that will shape the technical direction of the entire organization. You'll work within Amazon's Selection and Catalog Systems team, developing solutions that directly impact the customer shopping experience and seller product listing capabilities.

The position combines technical depth with business acumen, requiring collaboration with product managers and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. You'll be responsible for designing high-quality, architecturally sound systems that meet business needs while pushing technical boundaries. The team culture emphasizes knowledge sharing, mentorship, and technical excellence, with members ranging in experience and Amazon tenure.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on geographic location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This role offers the chance to work on critical systems that power one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms while developing expertise in both traditional software engineering and emerging AI technologies.