Software Engineer, Translation Services

Translation Services at Amazon is seeking a passionate Senior Software Development Engineer to join their mission of breaking down language barriers for Amazon customers worldwide. The role focuses on building and innovating large-scale language translation services that will support Amazon's global growth.

As part of the Translation Services (TS) team, you'll work on technology solutions that deliver quality translations at optimal costs across Amazon businesses. The team's vision is to ensure language never prevents anyone from using Amazon's products and services. They achieve this by providing automated translation services that require minimal operational intervention from developers.

The position offers the opportunity to work with talented engineering teams across Seattle, WA and Hyderabad, India. You'll be responsible for driving architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and ensuring the quality of translations matches Amazon's high standards of excellence. The role requires someone who can thrive in ambiguous environments while maintaining strong attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a global impact by solving complex technical challenges in language translation at scale. You'll be working on systems that directly affect how millions of customers worldwide interact with Amazon's services in their native languages.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience, a track record of building scalable systems, and the ability to mentor other engineers. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession, working on technology that makes Amazon truly accessible to customers around the globe.