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Software Development Engineer, E-reader products

Amazon is a global technology company that builds highly efficient operating systems for E-readers and other devices.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Software Development Engineer, E-reader products

Amazon's E-reader device team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves building highly efficient operating systems for E-readers, including the recently launched Kindle Scribe. The team owns new device launches, Linux tech stack (C/C++), and low-level components that make devices energy efficient with weeks of battery life.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Adding capabilities and unlocking new features for the Kindle E-reader family
  • Designing and developing critical components in the operating system and low-level components
  • Writing applications on top of the unique Kindle Operating system
  • Collaborating with experienced Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative components to E-readers
  • Architecting and designing secure software to protect customer data stored on devices
  • Identifying ways to keep the software stack up-to-date with advancements in hardware and software

The ideal candidate will be proficient in C/C++ and have experience with React Native. They will work on challenging, novel situations daily and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams across Amazon. This role requires a deep dive into operating system level problems and tackles issues spanning software, hardware, and automation domains.

Join Amazon's E-reader team to make a positive impact on millions of people while learning, having fun, and pushing the boundaries of E-reader technology.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, E-reader products

  • Design and develop critical components in the E-reader operating system
  • Write applications on top of the Kindle Operating system
  • Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to conceive and design innovative components
  • Architect and design secure software to protect customer data
  • Identify ways to keep the software stack up-to-date
  • Guide junior members as a lead engineer

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, E-reader products

Linux
React
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience in C/C++

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