Software Development Engineer, Inventory Placement, Inventory Placement Crossdock

Amazon's Inventory Transfer Service (ITS) Team is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their cutting-edge inventory placement systems. This role sits at the heart of Amazon's global supply chain operations, working on systems that determine the optimal location and sortation of inventory across all geographies. You'll be part of a team that manages the entry point for all Amazon inventory worldwide, making critical decisions that impact customer experience and business efficiency.

The position offers unique opportunities to work with advanced optimization modeling, considering factors like lead time and supply chain variability. You'll collaborate with dedicated Analytics and Operational Research resources, contributing to systems that handle ultra-high transactional volumes with millisecond latency requirements. The role involves working with cloud-based distributed services, implementing microservices architecture, and utilizing various database technologies.

As a member of this team, you'll directly influence Amazon's customer experience by ensuring efficient inventory placement and reducing fulfillment costs across all worldwide marketplaces. The role requires strong technical skills in distributed systems, object-oriented design, and cloud architecture, combined with the ability to solve complex supply chain challenges. You'll work in an agile environment, using modern development practices like Test-Driven Development and Continuous Deployment.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about large-scale systems, supply chain optimization, and creating solutions that directly impact millions of customers. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with some of the most advanced supply chain systems in the world.