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Software Development Engineer, Kindle Reader

Amazon is a leading e-commerce and technology company known for innovation in various sectors including cloud computing and digital reading devices.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Reader

Amazon Kindle is a revolutionary reading device and one of the most innovative and fastest growing businesses at Amazon. We are seeking a passionate software engineer to build high quality mission critical software and reusable software libraries to shape the future of eBooks.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contributing to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support of C++ software across multiple digital surfaces for Kindle Readers and Applications
  • Engaging in software development while gaining experience in planning, organizing, and conducting projects in a dynamic environment
  • Architecting software solutions, improving subsystem compatibilities, developing new concepts and methodologies
  • Designing and building highly performant new features
  • Preparing technical requirements and software design specifications
  • Understanding graphics subsystem internals
  • Implementing best practices for software development and documentation
  • Ensuring designs meet requirements and delivering high quality software on tight schedules

The team owns the design, architecture, and implementation of a surface to enable reading innovation across file formats and operating systems. Our software supports Kindle customers on all major mobile surfaces and Kindle devices. Engineers enjoy working as a team and have opportunities to lead.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including equity and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The base pay ranges from $129,300/year to $223,600/year, depending on the geographic market and other factors.

Join Amazon Kindle and help shape the future of digital reading!

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Reader

  • Contribute to C++ software development for Kindle Readers and Applications
  • Architect software solutions and improve subsystem compatibilities
  • Design and build highly performant new features
  • Prepare technical requirements and software design specifications
  • Implement best practices for software development and documentation
  • Deliver high quality software on tight schedules

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Reader

Java
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience with new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Kindle Reader

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Financial Benefits

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