Software Development Engineer II, Project Santos

Amazon's Buy with Prime team is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join Project Santos, a strategic Greenfield initiative. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on building highly scalable distributed systems that will serve millions of customers. The position involves working with AWS technologies to create innovative solutions that extend Prime shopping benefits to merchants' online stores.

The role combines technical depth with strategic impact, as you'll be working directly with Principal Engineers and leadership up to the S-Team level. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing both front-end and back-end services that handle high-volume customer requests, while ensuring exceptional performance and reliability.

Buy with Prime is transforming how people shop online by enabling merchants to offer Prime benefits on their own websites. This includes fast, free shipping, seamless checkout, and free returns. The initiative represents Amazon's continued commitment to empowering small and medium-sized businesses with growth opportunities.

As an SDE II, you'll have the freedom to choose appropriate technologies and directly influence product design. The role requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, other technical teams, and business stakeholders.

The team values work-life balance and fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. You'll be part of an organization that embraces diversity through various employee-led affinity groups and learning initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation, including equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building scalable solutions end-to-end, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences while solving complex technical challenges in a high-impact environment.