Sr. Software Development Engineer

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer · E-Commerce

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer

Amazon's Consumer Electronics Technology (CE Tech) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Engineering Excellence team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the technical standards of the organization and revolutionize backend services and technology.

The position is based in Seattle, WA, offering a competitive salary range of $151,300 to $261,500 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, and equity compensation. CE Tech is innovating how customers shop for electronics, digital video games, warranties, wireless plans, bundles, and renewed products.

As a lead engineer, you'll be at the forefront of modernizing and revolutionizing backend services and technology. The role requires someone who doesn't just write code but crafts elegant, scalable systems that are secure, resilient, and maintain best-in-class operational health and quality. You'll be leading multi-team initiatives that directly benefit customers while working with the latest technologies.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in system design and architecture. You should be passionate about clean, maintainable code and sustainable architecture, with the ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking. Your experience as a mentor or tech lead will be valuable in collaborating with multiple engineering teams to drive innovation and technical excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Transform aging systems into modern, scalable, and secure solutions
  • Spearhead the design of large-scale systems that define best practices
  • Champion quality-first and security-first development practices
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams
  • Work on cutting-edge technology in the consumer electronics space

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits, along with equity compensation and sign-on payments. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

If you're passionate about technical excellence, system architecture, and leading engineering initiatives that impact millions of customers, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer

  • Lead multi-team initiatives that benefit customers
  • Transform aging systems into modern, scalable, resilient, and secure systems
  • Spearhead the design and implementation of resilient, large-scale systems
  • Architect and deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency
  • Champion quality-first and security-first development practices
  • Mentor and collaborate with multiple engineering teams
  • Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, code reviews, source control management
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer

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

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