As a Software Development Engineer in the Builder Foundations team you will solve complex, mission critical compute problems throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing and operations. You must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven and deliver high quality results in a fast paced environment. You need to enjoy working closely in a peer group of highly talented engineers.
We are looking for smart, results oriented software engineers with strong industry experience who can provide technical leadership to the other engineers in the team, and are able to solve hard technical problems.
Key job responsibilities
An SDE 2 at Amazon independently delivers impactful software solutions across the development lifecycle, from design to deployment, aligning technical features with customer needs and business goals. They tackle complex problems, contribute to high-quality, maintainable code, and enhance system flexibility by balancing short-term solutions with long-term architectural considerations. In addition to their technical contributions, SDE 2s focus on operational excellence, resolving root causes of issues, mentoring peers, and fostering a collaborative environment to continuously improve team processes and overall software quality.
Must Haves:
* Strong coding skills that meet Amazon’s Code Bar.
* Ability to independently handle the full software lifecycle, from design to operations.
* Problem-solving skills for complex issues, including risk assessment and tradeoff decisions.
* Experience in code reviews and mentoring, as well as an ability to improve team processes.
* Good communication and documentation skills
Nice-to-Haves:
* Familiarity with multiple programming languages or architectural principles.
* Experience in technical design and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
* Ability to balance speed of execution with long-term architectural considerations.
* Proficiency in handling customer feedback and advocating for customer-centric improvements
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
- 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
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.