As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Amazon's Blink team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of complex software systems. The role combines deep technical expertise in software development with quality assurance, requiring you to design and implement sophisticated test automation frameworks and tools for both mobile applications and cloud services.
You will work within Amazon's Devices family, collaborating across Ring, Kindle, Fire, and Echo platforms. The position offers unique opportunities to work with multiple technology layers - from algorithms and ASICs to hardware, firmware, AWS infrastructure, and mobile applications. You'll be part of a quality-first culture where you can directly impact customer experience improvements.
Key responsibilities include architecting scalable test infrastructure, leading technical design discussions, and establishing testing strategies for complex distributed systems. You'll develop performance testing tools, implement automated testing pipelines in AWS environments, and work on chaos engineering scenarios. The role requires strong programming skills in languages like Python and Java, plus expertise in test automation frameworks.
The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities. You'll need to maintain composure under pressure while consistently delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring the highest quality standards for Amazon's consumer devices.