Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX)

Global technology company pioneering e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX)

Amazon's Kindle Reader organization is seeking talented software engineers to join their Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital reading for millions of Amazon customers worldwide. As part of the Kindle Delivery team, you'll work on developing and maintaining a platform that enables seamless content delivery to Kindle devices and mobile applications.

The position involves working with world-class engineers and business leaders while designing, architecting, and coding for Kindle Reader services. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence. The team's mission is to earn trust among both readers and internal Amazon teams by providing secure, highly available, and performant bi-directional data delivery solutions.

In this role, you'll work in an Agile environment, participating in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include designing software systems, conducting code reviews, mentoring peers, and ensuring high standards for operational excellence. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about building scalable systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a direct impact on millions of readers' experiences. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and the chance to work on innovative solutions in the digital reading space.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX)

  • Work in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment to deliver high-quality software
  • Development and maintenance of key system features
  • Design software systems to solve key business problems
  • Contribute to code reviews and provide meaningful feedback
  • Complete detailed design solutions and review with peers
  • Support release and deployment process
  • Mentor peers
  • Work with business partners to clarify requirements

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX)

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
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices
  • Ability to manage medium to large-sized technical projects with minimal supervision

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Content Delivery Experience (KCDX)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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