Sr. Software Development Engineer, Live Sports, Prime Video Sports

World's leading e-commerce and technology company focused on customer-centric innovation
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Live Sports, Prime Video Sports

Prime Video Sports is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team focused on building customer-facing experiences for live sports events. As part of a relatively new team, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-visibility, high-impact projects with minimal legacy technical debt. The role involves building scalable solutions using AWS services and emerging front-end platforms including TV and VR.

The team is responsible for Prime Video Sports customer experiences, working at the intersection of technology and sports entertainment. You'll be part of a group that values both technical excellence and customer-centric design, creating accessible experiences for millions of users worldwide.

This position offers unique opportunities to shape the architecture of sports viewing experiences across various platforms. You'll work with real-time event-based AWS services, collaborate with product managers, and have access to Principal Engineers for mentorship. The team culture emphasizes innovation, work-life balance, and inclusive practices.

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing various employee resource groups and initiatives to support a balanced, inclusive workplace.

As a senior engineer, you'll bring strong technical expertise while remaining open to new ideas and approaches. The role requires someone who can adapt to changing requirements, mentor others, and drive technical excellence while maintaining a focus on customer value. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sports, technology, and creating impactful customer experiences at scale.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Live Sports, Prime Video Sports

  • Own architecture and feature development for sports experiences across various apps
  • Partner with other engineers to ideate, design, and build scalable software solutions
  • Drive test and release automations to increase system reliability and speed to market
  • Collaborate with product managers to influence decisions that deliver customer value
  • Shape the future of Amazon's Prime Video on various devices

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Live Sports, Prime Video Sports

Java
TypeScript
  • 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
  • Strong background in OO design
  • Solid time management and communication skills
  • Ability to support multiple projects at a time

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Live Sports, Prime Video Sports

Medical Insurance
Equity
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Career development opportunities
  • Access to mentorship from Principal Engineers

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