Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Amazon's Middle-Mile Transportation Technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Planning and Network team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging optimization problems that directly impact Amazon's global transportation network.

The position focuses on building systems that optimize freight movements, improve truck utilization, and create efficient multi-stop plans across Amazon's middle-mile network. You'll be working on sophisticated algorithms that solve NP-Hard problems, resulting in millions of dollars in savings for Amazon's freight operations.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with research scientists to develop and tune algorithms, work with stakeholders to model planning components, and build scalable systems that create a planning flywheel optimized for performance, cost, and delivery experience. The role involves working with various transportation modes including Road, Air, Rail, and Ocean to build a truly multi-modal global transportation network.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in shaping product direction and developing systems that handle carrier supply, cost/rates, transit times, and distances in an automated fashion. You'll be part of a team that values high standards in software delivery, emphasizes code quality through active reviews, and focuses on reducing technical debt.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on geographic location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. You'll be working in a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers team members to deliver the best results for customers.

The role provides excellent growth opportunities, including mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical strategy. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex logistics challenges while building systems that scale across Amazon's various business verticals. If you're passionate about distributed systems, optimization problems, and building technology that powers global commerce, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.