Software Development Engineer, Last Mile Planning

Global technology and e-commerce company leading in online retail, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Logistics

Description For Software Development Engineer, Last Mile Planning

The Last Mile Planning team at Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their logistics network innovation efforts. This role focuses on developing vehicle routing and planning software to enhance customer delivery efficiency. The position involves tackling complex last mile planning challenges, including parcel sortation and delivery strategies optimization. The team works on creating globally optimal plans that balance on-road and in-station processes while ensuring operational resilience during peak delivery times.

The role offers exposure to large-scale complex planning workflows, performance optimization, and multi-objective algorithms. You'll collaborate with research scientists, senior engineers, and product managers in a dynamic environment where innovation is constantly tested and implemented. The position impacts every Amazon package delivery, making it a crucial part of the company's logistics infrastructure.

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package that varies by location ($129,300 - $223,600 base salary) plus equity, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. This position combines technical challenges with real-world impact, making it ideal for engineers passionate about solving complex logistics problems at scale.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Last Mile Planning

  • Own and deliver highly visible, innovative projects that directly impact the customer experience
  • Drive technical and architectural vision for the planning team
  • Build software to create globally optimal plans for logistics operations
  • Work on sortation, containerization, and dispatch systems
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing & delivery

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Last Mile Planning

  • 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 design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Last Mile Planning

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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