Software Development Engineer II, Data Nexus

Are you excited about working on next-generation, Amazon-scale serverless technologies?

We are looking for talented software engineers to help define and drive the next evolution of developer productivity at Amazon. Our mission is to harness the power of modern programming languages, leverage advancements in generative AI, and integrate seamlessly with the low-latency, high-throughput serverless runtimes that power Amazon's infrastructure.

As part of the Builder Foundations organization - the core platform behind Amazon's eCommerce business - your work will impact millions of customers using services like Kindle, Prime, Instant Video, Fulfillment, Alexa, and Amazon's global online shopping experience.

• Key job responsibilities
• - Design and implement software features and improvements across major portions of your team's systems, balancing functional requirements with scalability, performance, and security considerations.
• - Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including working backwards from customer needs, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• - Evaluate and integrate generative artificial intelligence tools where appropriate to augment productivity and code quality, applying responsible practices to refine outputs.
• - Mentor and coach fellow engineers through code reviews and technical discussions, raising the quality bar for your team's software and documentation.
• - Identify root causes of operational issues and drive permanent fixes, while proactively recommending improvements to your team's technical processes and systems.

• A day in the life
• You will start your day reviewing code from teammates, offering constructive feedback that helps raise the bar for the entire team. From there, you might dive into designing a new feature, writing and testing code, or collaborating with stakeholders to clarify requirements and refine your approach. You will regularly participate in design discussions, troubleshoot production issues when they arise, and document your software so that others can maintain and extend it with confidence.

• About the team
• Our team is focused on building reliable, scalable software that directly serves our customers. We value collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to getting the details right. Engineers here have the opportunity to take on meaningful projects, grow their technical skills, and shape how our systems evolve over time. We are looking for people who are curious, thoughtful, and ready to make an impact alongside a supportive group of colleagues.

Basic qualifications

• - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• - 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• - 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• - 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• - Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

• - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually