Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Core Services team under Worldwide Customer Purchase Journey, specifically in the Shipping and Region Authority (SARA) organization. This role focuses on developing foundational products that shape the customer shopping experience, from gateway pages through search and checkout experiences. SARA's work involves complex orchestration across shipping, regions, locations, and restrictions domains, creating globally standardized but locally customized solutions.

The position requires expertise in distributed systems development, with a focus on building scalable, fault-tolerant solutions. You'll be working on systems that identify customer locations, determine shipping options, and apply sales and shipping restrictions. The role demands strong technical abilities in designing and implementing distributed storage and query systems, while maintaining high performance and reliability.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for scoping complex projects and delivering elegant solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams across Amazon. The position offers significant impact potential, working on systems that affect millions of customers' shopping experiences globally. You'll be part of an agile environment, contributing to innovative technologies that drive fundamental changes in e-commerce infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in distributed systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders. This role provides an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, while contributing to core services that are essential to Amazon's global operations. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to shape the future of e-commerce technology.