Software Engineer, Translation Services

Translation Services at Amazon is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer to join their mission of making language barriers obsolete for Amazon's global customer base. The role focuses on building and innovating high-performance, large-scale language translation services that will support Amazon's current and future growth.

The team consists of nine talented engineering teams, with six based in Seattle, WA, working in a collaborative office environment. Their vision is to ensure language never impedes anyone from using Amazon's products and services. As the enablers and guardians of translation for Amazon's customers, they strive to provide hands-off-the-wheel service to all Amazon teams while optimizing translation quality and speed at the lowest possible cost.

The ideal candidate should be self-starting, comfortable with ambiguity, and possess strong attention to detail. They will be responsible for ensuring secondary language experiences match the excellence of primary language experiences at Amazon's vast scale. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on geographic location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits.

This position requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and strong system design capabilities. The successful candidate will contribute to making translations a seamless process for developers, allowing them to focus on business logic and application building. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about solving complex problems at scale while making Amazon's services accessible to a global audience.