Software Development Engineer, Automotive

Amazon is embarking on an exciting journey to revolutionize the automotive shopping experience, and they're seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of how customers research and shop for cars online.

As a Software Development Engineer in the Automotive team, you'll be working at the intersection of e-commerce and automotive retail, building new discovery and shopping products that connect customers with their ideal vehicles. You'll be joining a newly formed team with a clear vision to create innovative automotive discovery and shopping experiences on Amazon's platform.

The role demands a mix of technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing full-stack solutions that power innovative automotive experiences across various devices and web platforms. Working with AWS services and large-scale backend systems, you'll create seamless customer experiences that maintain Amazon's high standards of quality and performance.

You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers, contributing to medium-to-large scale projects across all areas of this new automotive shopping initiative. The position offers the opportunity to mentor other engineers and help build a culture of innovation, quality, and customer obsession.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of professional software development experience and a strong background in system design and architecture. You'll need excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you'll tackle challenging and sometimes ambiguous problems.

This is more than just a development role – it's an opportunity to be one of the first members of a team that's defining the future of online car shopping at Amazon. You'll have the chance to leverage Amazon's massive scale and reach while building something entirely new in the automotive space.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and financial benefits. Based in Seattle, you'll be at the heart of Amazon's innovation hub, working on a transformative project that combines the company's e-commerce expertise with the automotive industry.