Sr Software Development Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For Sr Software Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative Just Walk Out Technology team, which powers Amazon Go stores - a revolutionary retail concept with no checkout lines. As part of the AWS Solutions organization, you'll work on cutting-edge technology that combines computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning to create a seamless shopping experience.

In this role, you'll lead efforts to scale and optimize the creation of new Amazon Go stores, working across multiple engineering teams to develop and implement software solutions that reduce operational costs and accelerate business growth. You'll be at the forefront of solving unique technical challenges that haven't been addressed at scale before, requiring expertise in distributed systems, real-time processing, and machine learning.

The position offers a startup-like environment within Amazon's ecosystem, where you'll wear multiple hats and collaborate with diverse teams across different locations. You'll be instrumental in translating business requirements into technical solutions, building prototypes, and driving innovation in retail technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who thrive in ambiguous environments and want to make a significant impact on the future of retail technology. You'll be part of AWS's inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and provides extensive resources for professional growth and development. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, offering a unique blend of challenges and opportunities to shape the future of automated retail solutions.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Development Engineer

  • Spearhead org-wide efforts to bring up or create new stores
  • Work with multiple engineering teams on creation/adoption of software components/tools/processes
  • Reduce costs of creating new stores and scale up the business
  • Translate business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables
  • Build quick prototypes and proofs of concept
  • Work with multiple technical teams across different locations
  • Tackle problems spanning computer vision, image recognition, machine learning, real-time and distributed systems

Requirements For Sr Software Development Engineer

Java
Python
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience with full software development life cycle (preferred)

Benefits For Sr Software Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Work-life harmony
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Knowledge-sharing resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Disability workplace accommodations available

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