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Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
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Description For Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

Join Amazon's E-reader platform team to build highly efficient operating systems for Kindle devices, including the recently launched Kindle Scribe. As a Software Development Engineer-II, you'll work on the operating system stack (C/C++) and low-level components that ensure weeks of battery life in E-reader devices. The role involves creating value for millions of customers through innovative features and capabilities.

You'll be responsible for developing critical OS components and applications that make E-readers performant, secure, and power-efficient. The position requires deep technical expertise in operating systems, hardware integration, and software security. You'll collaborate with multiple technical teams across Amazon, tackling challenging problems that span software, hardware, and automation domains.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in C/C++ for OS development, with React Native knowledge being a bonus. You'll work in an environment that encourages ownership, innovation, and pushing boundaries. The role offers opportunities to learn continuously while making a positive impact on millions of users worldwide.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing operating system components and applications
  • Architecting secure software solutions
  • Optimizing device performance and power efficiency
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Working with cutting-edge E-reader technology

This position offers the chance to work on innovative products like Kindle Scribe, which combines reading and note-taking capabilities. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, customer focus, and continuous innovation in the E-reader space.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

  • Design and develop critical components in the operating system for E-reader products
  • Build low-level components that make the device performant, secure and power optimized
  • Write applications on top of Kindle Operating system
  • Collaborate with teams to design and bring innovative components to E-reader
  • Architect and design secure software that protects customer data
  • Guide junior team members as a lead engineer

Requirements For Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of system design and architecture experience
  • Experience with at least one programming language
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Experience with React Native (bonus)

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