Sr. Software Development Engineer, Prime Video

Premium streaming service offering vast collection of TV shows, movies, and live sports worldwide
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Streaming

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Prime Video

Prime Video, Amazon's premium streaming service, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on one of the biggest challenges in the video streaming business, serving millions of concurrent streams worldwide.

The position involves working with various teams across Prime Video, including Ads CX, Ads Monetization, and Live Sports. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for owning and operating business-critical high-throughput services that deliver content to customers reliably and with low latency. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and coding proficiency.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record in leading design and architecture of scalable systems. You'll be expected to mentor team members and contribute to technical leadership while working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Prime Video offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive base salary ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on bonuses, and extensive benefits. The position is available in major tech hubs including Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about streaming technology and want to impact how millions of customers worldwide consume entertainment. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex scaling challenges, and help shape the future of digital content delivery while working with talented teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Join Prime Video and be part of a team that's revolutionizing how people worldwide access and enjoy entertainment. Your work will directly influence the streaming experience of millions of users, making this an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the streaming industry while advancing their career at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Prime Video

  • Own and operate business critical high-throughput services
  • Deliver content to customers in a reliable and low latent manner
  • Work on various teams across Prime Video including Ads CX, Ads Monetization, and Live Sports
  • Design and architect scalable systems
  • Mentor and lead engineering teams

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Prime Video

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 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
  • Experience with build processes, testing, and operations

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Prime Video

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

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