Software Development Engineer

Who you are

• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

What the job involves

• As a software developer in this role, you will have the opportunity to design and lead the development of a unique and engaging feature for millions of customers
• You will be an integral part of a passionate and creative team that encourages experimentation and innovation on behalf of our customers
• You will play an active role in building quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team
• You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon
• Along the way, you’ll learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people
• We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer with a strong technical background, customer obsession and bias for action with a track record of leading and delivering robust solutions quickly
• Strong judgment and communication skills, long-term technical vision, and continuous focus on engineering and operational excellence are essential for success in this role
• You will be expected to be proficient technically, mentor and grow junior developers, encourage software development best practices, and iterate quickly
• Work with product management and cross functional teams to implement and improve technical solutions for desired user experiences
• Work with our design team to define and implement the best user experience
• Manage directly assigned tasks and on-call duties
• Full vertical E2E ownership of the feature
• Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the very best
• Encourage and support knowledge-sharing within team and external groups
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, within team and external groups