C++ Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Management (Library)

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming services.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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3+ years of experience
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Description For C++ Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Management (Library)

Join the Kindle Content Organization System Architecture (Library) team at Amazon, where we're revolutionizing digital reading experiences for millions of customers worldwide. As a C++ Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building next-generation reading experiences for Kindle customers on the Web. Our team owns one of the two most critical customer-facing components of the Kindle ecosystem, focusing on enabling customers to manage their libraries effortlessly regardless of size or content.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across multiple platforms, including E-readers, Android, iOS, and Fire OS. The role offers a unique blend of embedded systems development and full-stack engineering, where you'll collaborate with a diverse team of professionals including product owners, UX designers, and technical partners. You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions that directly impact the reading experience of millions of users globally.

The position offers exciting challenges in both client and server-side development, requiring expertise in languages like C++, Java, and modern frameworks. You'll be involved in the complete software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance. The team operates in an agile environment, emphasizing quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about building consumer-facing products, have a strong foundation in software development, and want to make a significant impact on how people interact with digital content. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, continuous learning, and technical excellence, while working on products that reach a global audience.

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Responsibilities For C++ Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Management (Library)

  • Work in an agile environment to deliver high quality software
  • Development and maintenance of key features
  • Design scalable software systems that solve key business problems
  • Ship and review code for Library features on Kindle Ereader, Kindle for Android, Kindle iOS or Fire OS
  • Collaborate with peers, product owners, UX designers and partner tech teams
  • Monitor code deployment pipelines and dashboards
  • Root cause issues and propose solutions
  • Train new team members on E-Reader and Library software

Requirements For C++ Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Management (Library)

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  • Experience in professional software development (non-internship)
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with modern languages like Java, C++, or C#
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices
  • Experience with coding standards, software architectures, code reviews
  • Experience with source control management, continuous deployments, testing
  • Knowledge of operational excellence practices

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