Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

Amazon's E-reader platform team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team working on the operating system stack for Kindle devices. This role focuses on building highly efficient operating systems and low-level components that make E-reader devices energy efficient with weeks of battery life. The team recently launched Kindle Scribe, expanding their product line to include note-taking capabilities.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing critical operating system components and applications that impact millions of customers worldwide. You'll work with C/C++ to build and maintain the operating system stack, ensuring optimal performance, security, and power efficiency. The role offers unique challenges in software and hardware integration, requiring deep technical expertise in operating system internals.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with multiple technical teams across Amazon, tackling novel situations daily. You'll be responsible for designing secure software systems, optimizing device performance, and contributing to the evolution of E-reader technology. The role combines technical depth with creative problem-solving, as you'll need to balance performance, security, and power optimization while developing new features.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working on complex technical challenges, has a strong foundation in systems programming, and wants to make a direct impact on consumer technology. You'll be part of a team that values ownership, innovation, and technical excellence, while contributing to products used by millions of customers globally.