Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon WebView

Amazon Lab126, an innovative R&D subsidiary of Amazon.com, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their WebView team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on crucial web engine technology that powers millions of hours of web-based experiences on consumer devices worldwide.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technology at the intersection of web and device software. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the web engine that's fundamental to Amazon's device ecosystem, including Echo, Fire TV, and Tablets. The role requires expertise in both low-level platform integration and high-level web technologies, working with languages like C++, Java, HTML, and JavaScript.

The team, based in Sunnyvale, CA and Seattle, WA, focuses on building and improving a web engine that's crucial to the customer and developer flywheel on Amazon devices. You'll be working on sophisticated technical challenges, including integration with graphics layers, media playback systems, web APIs, and OS UI layers. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on products used daily by millions of customers.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in system architecture and team leadership. Experience with embedded development, Chromium, WebKit, or middleware development is crucial. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers and lead technical initiatives while working in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Amazon Lab126 has a strong track record of innovation, having created successful products like the Kindle family, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. By joining this team, you'll be part of an organization that continues to push the boundaries of consumer electronics and digital experiences. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits and potential equity.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on technology that bridges the gap between web services and consumer devices, making it an exciting position for engineers passionate about both web technologies and systems programming. You'll be working at the forefront of consumer technology, helping to shape the future of how people interact with Amazon's devices and services.