Software Development Engineer-II, E-reader products

Join Amazon's E-reader platform team in building the next generation of Kindle devices! This role focuses on developing the operating system stack and low-level components that power Amazon's E-reader family, including the recently launched Kindle Scribe. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on creating highly efficient systems that deliver weeks of battery life while enabling new features and capabilities.

You'll be responsible for developing critical OS components and applications using C/C++, with opportunities to work with React Native for application development. The role involves tackling challenging problems across software, hardware, and automation domains, ensuring the E-reader remains performant, secure, and power-optimized.

Working at Amazon means being an owner and having the autonomy to push boundaries. You'll collaborate with experienced Amazonians across multiple technical teams, contributing to innovations that impact millions of customers worldwide. The team recently launched Kindle Scribe, a larger form factor device that combines reading and note-taking capabilities, showcasing the exciting direction of product development.

This position offers significant growth opportunities as you'll work on novel situations daily, diving deep into operating system level problems. You'll be instrumental in making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective for internal developers to build and release features on the E-reader stack. The role combines technical depth with practical application, as you'll both architect system components and guide junior team members as a lead engineer.

If you're passionate about creating foundational technology that enables other builders, interested in operating system development, and want to make a positive impact on millions of readers worldwide, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital reading devices.