Amazon's Transparency service is tackling a $1.7 trillion global retail industry challenge by preventing counterfeit products in the supply chain. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building a highly scalable service that aims to become the global standard for retail-agnostic track and trace systems. The role involves working with various AWS services including DynamoDB, Redshift, Lambda, and more, while integrating with Amazon's internal systems for vendors, sellers, and fulfillment technologies.
You'll be responsible for defining and implementing software architecture, collaborating closely with product teams, and building solutions from the ground up. The position requires strong technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to shape the future of product authentication and supply chain transparency.
The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that's redefining how consumers search for and verify product authenticity, working on systems that operate at Amazon's massive scale. This is an opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while making a significant impact on global retail standards.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in modern programming languages. You'll need to balance business needs with technical constraints while ensuring system reliability and scalability. The position offers growth opportunities and exposure to various aspects of Amazon's technology ecosystem.