Software Development Engineer, Payment Risk Engineering

Amazon's Payments Risk team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their mission of making Amazon.com the safest place to shop online. This role focuses on detecting and preventing fraudulent purchases across hundreds of millions of e-commerce transactions in six countries.

The position involves:

• Building software systems, risk models, and operational processes to minimize risk and maximize trust in Amazon.com
• Working with a talented tech team to develop robust automation solutions
• Creating applications to solve technically complex problems in fraud prevention
• Designing and implementing systems that enhance continuous value delivery to customers
• Using core AWS technologies to build and maintain critical infrastructure

The role offers an opportunity to:

• Work on large-scale fraud prevention systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Design and implement end-to-end solutions
• Learn new technologies and develop well-rounded skills
• Make direct impact on customer trust and safety

You'll be responsible for:

• Owning the entire suite of tools from system design to implementation
• Creating clear and maintainable documentation and code
• Contributing to product development with business-level ownership
• Working directly with customers and senior engineers
• Continuously improving and iterating on existing systems

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about:

• Creative problem-solving in fraud prevention
• Building scalable solutions for complex technical challenges
• Working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Making significant impact on customer trust and safety
• Growing their career in software development and risk management

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year based on location, plus comprehensive benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and full medical/financial benefits.