Application Engineer, E-reader Platform

Amazon Kindle is seeking an Application Engineer to join their E-reader Platform team, focusing on the Kindle Operating System - a customized OS optimized for reading and note-taking. This role combines software development and testing expertise, offering a unique opportunity to impact millions of Kindle users worldwide.

As an Application Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of development and quality assurance, working with a specialized operating system that powers one of Amazon's most beloved products. You'll be responsible for developing sophisticated monitoring systems, creating and maintaining dashboards, and building automation tools that enhance the development and testing processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills and technical expertise in debugging and log analysis. You'll work closely with Software Development Engineers, SDE-Ts, and QAEs, contributing to technical designs and implementing automated testing frameworks. This position offers the chance to write potentially more code than traditional developers, as you'll be creating comprehensive testing and automation solutions.

Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the Kindle platform, requiring a balance of technical depth and broad system understanding. The fast-paced, startup-like environment provides opportunities for growth and innovation, while the collaborative nature of the role ensures you'll be working with multiple teams to solve complex technical challenges.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys both building and testing software, has a passion for quality, and wants to work on a product that millions of people use daily. The role offers the unique satisfaction of improving both developer productivity and end-user experience through sophisticated tooling and automation.