Software Development Engineer, Shipping Authority

Amazon's Shipping Engine team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Shipping Authority division, a critical component of Amazon's global e-commerce infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of Amazon's shipping operations, managing the computation of shipping eligibility and charges across all Amazon websites, affiliates, and third-party sellers worldwide.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on systems that process approximately 2 billion transactions per hour, serving Amazon's worldwide business operations. You'll be part of a team that handles complex computations for billions of items, determining shipping offerings and charges that are displayed to customers across all global marketplaces.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and building the next generation platform that will support Amazon's rapidly growing selection of items and new business ventures. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be working with talented engineers while taking ownership of critical system components.

Key responsibilities include translating complex requirements into detailed architecture, ensuring system scalability and reliability, leading software development teams, and participating hands-on in design and coding. You'll also provide real-time operational support and maintain technical knowledge to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and a strong background in system design and architecture. You should be comfortable working independently while effectively collaborating across teams to deliver solutions for complex technical challenges.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join Amazon's Shipping Authority team to work on large-scale systems that directly impact millions of customers' shopping experiences worldwide.