Software Development Engineer – Amazon Transportation, Trailer Path Optimization

Amazon's Middle Mile organization is undergoing a transformative shift from external trucking partnerships to in-house management with Line Haul Service Providers (LSPs). The Trailer Path Optimization team, situated within Middle Mile Route Planning, is at the forefront of this evolution.

This team is dedicated to solving complex routing challenges at scale, developing cutting-edge algorithms and implementing large-scale solutions to optimize trailer paths across Amazon's vast network. They're building Day 1 products to route millions of freight shipments in real-time, with services handling thousands of requests per second and making decisions that impact billions of dollars annually.

As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you'll be working on sophisticated systems that manage massive datasets and complex routing decisions. The role demands strong technical expertise, excellent project delivery capabilities, and effective communication skills. You'll collaborate daily with senior engineers to develop algorithms and build maintainable systems, while working with the latest AWS technologies.

The team emphasizes an inclusive culture and seeks candidates who are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, and reliable. You'll be part of a diverse team solving some of the most challenging problems in transportation logistics, directly improving the ordering and delivery experience for millions of online shoppers.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year based on geographic location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about large-scale systems, optimization problems, and making a tangible impact on global commerce.