Software Development Engineer II, Sort Tech

Global technology and e-commerce company that builds world-class logistics and delivery systems
Tempe, AZ, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Logistics

Description For Software Development Engineer II, Sort Tech

Sort Tech at Amazon is at the forefront of building technologies that power the company's worldwide transportation and logistics network. The team develops critical systems that enable both manual and automated package movement across Amazon's vast network of facilities, including Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, and Delivery Stations. As a Software Development Engineer II on the Core Load team, you'll be responsible for creating sophisticated systems that orchestrate loading processes within dock operations. The role involves working with distributed systems at massive scale, handling millions of packages daily, and ensuring Amazon meets its customer delivery promises.

The position offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges in large-scale computing, collaborating with some of the industry's best engineers to solve high-stakes operational problems. You'll be building microservice-based architectures that are highly available and secure, while working in an Agile environment. The team's mission is focused on optimizing the interface between in-building operations and dock loading, including the crucial task of translating network-level distribution plans into granular, site-specific load/unload plans.

This role is perfect for engineers who thrive on solving large-scale operational challenges and want to make a tangible impact on Amazon's world-class logistics engine. You'll be working at the core of Amazon's transportation network, building systems that directly influence the company's ability to deliver on its customer promises. The position requires strong technical skills, experience with system design and architecture, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Join us in building the most efficient and optimal transportation system on the planet, using engineering excellence as our primary advantage.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II, Sort Tech

  • Write high-quality, efficient and testable code
  • Build highly available, secure, distributed systems in a microservice architecture
  • Own and operate the systems based on real-time customer data
  • Contribute to planning, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvement
  • Work on key initiatives supporting transportation network evolution and growth
  • Interface between in-building operations and dock loading operations
  • Orchestrate and direct resources to improve load fullness and overall dock & load efficiency

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II, Sort Tech

Java
  • 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 with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

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