Software Development Engineer - Amazon Fulfillment Technologies, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies

DESCRIPTION Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers the physical engine at the heart of Amazon. They build and operate the software, hardware, and processes that run the global network of fulfillment centers, which move billions of units of inventory and ensures customers get what they want when promised. Within AFT, we are constantly innovating in the ways we are automating and accelerating the delivery of products and packages using state of the art software and hardware technologies. We develop software by applying Advanced Algorithms and Real-Time Data processing using large scale distributed systems. We utilize Object-Oriented programming languages, Elastic Map Reduce, DynamoDB and other AWS technologies to build solutions that solve our challenges, ranging from scaling for massive Amazon order volume to ultrafast order fulfillment. Our team is looking for top-notch software developers who love listening to our customers, working collaboratively, and proactively taking the lead whenever necessary. Our mission is to innovate and build scalable and robust software solutions that deliver a great customer experience. These software solutions will directly impact Amazon's customers from product selection and order placement, to delivering products to our customers as quickly and cost effectively as possible. What you'll do: • Participate in the design, implementation, and deployment of successful internet-scale systems and services in support of our fulfillment operations and the businesses they support. • Participate in the definition of secure, scalable, and low-latency services and efficient physical processes. • Work with cross-functional teams delivering on demanding projects. • Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions. • Understand system interdependencies and limitations. • Share knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices. Key job responsibilities As an SDEII, you will be collaborating with a team of highly talented engineers to help deliver highly scalable solutions. As an individual contributor, you would be raising the bar for technical design and code and work on product features starting with gathering requirements, technical design, coding, and operational support. You would work closely with cross-functional product managers and engineers from other teams to deliver new features to our products. • You are constantly looking to make improvements to existing systems as well as looking for new problems to solve. You are not satisfied with the status quo. • You uphold the highest standards and encourage those around you to do the same. • You are always looking for opportunities to learn about new technologies, new customer use-cases, or the inner workings of our systems. • You are always asking what we can do to make our customers' experiences better. Putting yourself in their shoes and working backwards from there. This role has significant scope and can serve as a stepping stone to Senior SDE as an individual contributor if you're seeking growth and new challenges. A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Parental Leave Options • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401(k) Plan We value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact, please apply! About the team Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon's global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it. Our vision is to empower Amazon businesses to define and implement regulatory and operational standards, measure compliance with those requirements, and quantify potential risks through our centralized and closed loop systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience • Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.