Application Engineer III

Amazon's Kindle Store team is seeking a talented Application Engineer III to join their dynamic eBook platform. This role sits at the intersection of software development and operational support, focusing on maintaining and improving the Kindle books shopping experience across all platforms worldwide. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a mission to make "Every book, ever written, in any language, all available in less than 60 seconds."

As an Application Engineer III, you'll be responsible for developing tools and applications that enhance operational efficiency, while also providing crucial engineering support for the digital platform services. The role requires a unique blend of development skills and operational expertise, working with technologies like Java, Unix/Linux, and various scripting languages.

You'll be part of a team that manages the entire Kindle Store ecosystem, including the retail website, e-ink devices, Kindle Fire devices, and Kindle reading apps. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems that serve millions of customers globally. You'll collaborate with teams in Seattle and worldwide, contributing to knowledge base development and maintaining service level agreements.

The ideal candidate should be able to quickly adapt to new challenges, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and have experience with web services and distributed systems. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills while working on one of Amazon's key digital products that impacts millions of readers worldwide.

Working at Amazon means joining a company that's constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in e-commerce and digital content delivery. You'll be part of a team that values operational excellence, customer obsession, and technical innovation, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on how people worldwide discover and consume digital content.