Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

Global technology company leading in 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 - Prime Video Linear

Prime Video is revolutionizing the media landscape with its Linear TV (24/7 Television) division, one of their fastest-growing segments. The Linear Discovery Service (LDS) team is at the forefront of this transformation, building critical infrastructure that shapes how Live TV content is presented to millions of customers worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing sophisticated systems that power content discovery, search capabilities, and personalized viewing experiences. The role combines technical challenges in scalability, performance optimization, and real-time content delivery with the opportunity to directly impact how customers discover and engage with Live TV content.

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 bonuses. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in a team that handles millions of requests daily, requiring innovative solutions for real-time content information, search results, and page composition decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about large-scale systems and content discovery to shape the future of how people consume Live TV. You'll collaborate with various teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence while working on services that directly influence customer experience. The role combines technical depth with business impact, making it ideal for those who want to work on meaningful problems at scale while growing their career at a leading tech company.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

  • Design and implement the page composition engine for Linear pages
  • Build intelligent ordering systems for content sections
  • Develop and maintain search services for Linear content
  • Build scalable services integrating with recommendation systems
  • Develop robust caching and content delivery mechanisms
  • Collaborate with client teams on API evolution
  • Work with Linear Personalization team on recommendations integration
  • Drive improvements in monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence
  • Mentor junior engineers

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

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
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

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

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