Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

Join Amazon's E-reader platform team to build the highly efficient operating system powering Kindle devices. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on the operating system stack (C/C++) and low-level components that make Kindle devices energy efficient with weeks of battery life. The team recently launched Kindle Scribe, expanding into note-taking capabilities.

You'll be responsible for developing critical OS components and applications that impact millions of customers worldwide. The role involves tackling challenging problems across software, hardware, and automation domains. You'll work with multiple technical teams across Amazon, diving deep into operating system level problems.

The position offers unique opportunities to:

• Work on power optimization and performance tuning
• Develop secure systems protecting customer data
• Build applications using both low-level C/C++ and React Native
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on innovative features
• Lead and mentor junior team members

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about operating systems, embedded development, and creating foundational software that enables other developers to build great applications. You'll be part of launching new E-reader capabilities while ensuring performance, security, and power efficiency.

The team values ownership, innovation, and autonomy. You'll have the freedom to push boundaries while working on technology that directly impacts how millions of people read and interact with their devices. The role offers excellent growth opportunities through exposure to both system-level programming and application development.