Software Development Engineer in Test II, Visual Search

DescriptionInterested in Visual Search? Do you want to work on a team that is changing how people shop with their mobile devices? Based in Palo Alto, our team is responsible for building computer-vision based solutions for shopping - from using the phone’s camera to search for a product to previewing it in your own living space using AR. Our solutions are available in the Amazon Mobile Shopping app and used by millions of people worldwide every day. We use advanced technologies to leverage our vast catalog of images in ways that dramatically improve the experience of Amazon customers. We tackle complex problems in computer vision, computer graphics, deep learning, image search.Key job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a person with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for delivering creative solutions for complex problems on an unprecedented scale. Successful candidate must be innovative, flexible, self-directed, and able to design and write high-performance, reliable, maintainable code.In this role, you will:Build and maintain an automated test infrastructure for our backend systems that will be used to validate all aspects of the Visual Search services.Create test strategies and automated solutions to assess quality of the search results, and functional and non-functional characteristics of Visual search services.Integrate with Build infrastructure to establish a continuous build and test cycle.Establish processes and tools set to maintain automation scripts and generate regular test reports.Basic Qualifications2+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience3+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experienceExperience designing or supporting low-maintenance automation frameworksExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented designExperience debugging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting complex, production software issuesGood experience in Frontend, API and Mobile (iOS and Android) automation framework development. Knowledge of industry standard test automation tools and experience developing product test harnesses.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, QA concepts and methodology, influencing software engineering best practices within your teamSolid Computer Science fundamentals in objected oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance in a distributed environmentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.