Software Development Engineer II, Time & Attendance

Amazon, one of the world's largest employers, is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their People eXperience Technology (PXT) team. This role focuses on building and maintaining critical systems that manage employee time tracking and payroll computation across Amazon's global operations.

The position involves working with complex, large-scale systems that process data from IoT devices (time clocks) and web interfaces, requiring expertise in real-time and event-driven analytics. The team is responsible for developing high-availability services that must maintain accurate, auditable records of employee timelines while implementing intricate business rules that vary by role, business, and jurisdiction.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mid-level engineer to work on systems that operate at Amazon's unprecedented scale - handling requirements far beyond what commodity solutions can support. The role demands someone who can balance creative engineering with high quality and customer focus, while working in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, including excellent judgment, high standards, and the ability to dive deep into technical details. They should have a proven track record of delivery and be able to inspire passion in others while maintaining a strong results orientation.

Working at Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, equity compensation, and sign-on payments. The position is based in Bellevue, WA, offering the opportunity to work with one of tech's most innovative companies while solving complex technical challenges that directly impact hundreds of thousands of employees globally.

This role requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and strong expertise in system design and architecture. The successful candidate will be part of a team that's not just maintaining code, but building new solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in employee time management and payroll systems.