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Software Dev Engineer III, Data Nexus

Seattle, WAOnsiteFull Time$168,100–$227,400 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • System Design
  • Programming Language Proficiency
  • Mentorship
  • Technical Leadership

Nice to have

  • Serverless Technologies
  • Generative AI
  • Distributed Systems
  • AWS Lambda

Role summary

We are seeking talented Software Engineers to join the Builder Foundations organization, focusing on next-generation serverless technologies and developer productivity at Amazon. You will build innovative, scalable systems that empower developers, optimize code for parallel and asynchronous execution, and influence the future of software development. This role impacts millions of customers across various Amazon services. Requires 5+ years of professional software development, programming, and system design/architecture experience, with experience in mentorship or team leadership.

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
• Build innovative, scalable systems that empower Amazon developers to create world-class applications with maximum efficiency.
• Develop foundational software that interprets, compiles, and optimizes code for parallel and asynchronous execution with fast, efficient data access.
• Work backward from developer needs, shaping the future of software development at Amazon
• Influencing design, strategy, and underlying technology choices.
Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ 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 - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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