Software Development Engineer, Social Share

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Social Share team, focusing on crafting exceptional social sharing features. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape how users connect, share, and discover content on one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms.

The position requires a skilled engineer who can enhance the simplicity and intuitiveness of Amazon's sharing interface. You'll be responsible for ensuring users can share content effortlessly while enjoying a personalized sharing experience. Key aspects of the role include integrating enhanced previews, developing content recommendations based on user sharing data, and improving the overall user experience.

As an Engineer in this role, you'll take a leadership position in defining and delivering the future of sharing on Amazon. You'll work closely with UX designers and product managers to optimize the sharing journey and eliminate friction points. The role involves evaluating new sharing opportunities, defining technical solutions, and managing deliverables. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, influence architecture decisions, and present work to senior leadership.

The team's mission is to empower customers to meaningfully connect over discovery by enabling easy, impactful sharing across Amazon and beyond. Your work will directly contribute to helping customers discover new items and get social validation from sharing behaviors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact with their technical skills at a large scale.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience. Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, financial benefits, and equity opportunities. The role requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and a strong background in system design and architecture.

This is an ideal role for a candidate who is passionate about social features, user experience, and wants to work on features that impact millions of users daily. You'll be joining a global, growing team that's focused on innovation and customer experience in the e-commerce space.