Software Development Engineer (Live Event Services - Prime Video)

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming services.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Streaming · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer (Live Event Services - Prime Video)

Join Amazon's Prime Video Live Sports team in revolutionizing how customers experience live sports streaming worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be part of a transformative mission that began with NFL's Thursday Night Football and expanded to the English Premier League, reaching millions of Prime customers globally.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on massively scalable systems that power live sports streaming experiences. You'll be part of a distributed engineering team building low-latency, high TPS services that integrate with the broader Prime Video ecosystem. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

The team operates in over 250 countries and territories, focusing on high availability, maximum reach, and cost-effective solutions. You'll work alongside world-class engineers and leaders who are passionate about delivering exceptional streaming experiences. The role involves maintaining critical 24x7 systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies like Rust and Java, building services that handle massive scale during live sporting events. The role provides an excellent opportunity to impact how millions of customers worldwide consume live sports content while working with the latest streaming technologies.

Amazon's inclusive culture and commitment to diversity ensure an environment where innovation thrives. The position offers significant growth potential as the Prime Video sports streaming service continues to expand globally. Join a team that's at the forefront of revolutionizing live sports streaming technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer (Live Event Services - Prime Video)

  • Design, implement, and deploy software components
  • Work independently and with team to deliver software successfully
  • Focus on operational excellence and identify problems and solutions
  • Train new team-mates about customers and team's software
  • Maintain and improve code while responding to operational issues
  • Act as technical leader on projects
  • Ensure high quality and mentor junior members of the team

Requirements For Software Development Engineer (Live Event Services - Prime Video)

Java
Rust
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with Rust or Java or C++ including object-oriented design
  • Experience with critical, 24x7 systems
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices

Benefits For Software Development Engineer (Live Event Services - Prime Video)

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

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