DescriptionDo you want to leverage your expertise in translating innovative science into impactful products to improve the lives and work of over a million people worldwide? If so, People eXperience Technology Central Science (PXTCS) would love to discuss how you can make that a reality.PXTCS is an interdisciplinary team that uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to identify products, mechanisms, and process improvements that enhance Amazonians' well-being and their ability to deliver value for Amazon's customers. We collaborate with HR teams across Amazon to make Amazon PXT the most scientific human resources organization in the world.We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Front end engineer to join our cross functional team of scientists and engineers to build a simulation service. As a team we are always looking for ways to invent on behalf of our PXT and other Amazon partners through automation and building self service solutions for our customers. This is the role for you, if you have a passion for continuously improving customer experience, you are motivated by challenging problems in developing and scaling highly accurate customer facing applications and love writing great code.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will..Help define front end architectures, own and implement specific components, and help shape the overall user experienceContributing to defining best practices for front end developmentCollaborate closely with UX Designers, Product Managers, domain specialists, scientists and generalist Software Development Engineers to help deliver the product.Contribute to planning, design, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvement as a member of an autonomous team.Take responsibility for technical problem-solving, creatively meeting product goals, and developing best practices.You will design and develop React based web applications and leverage component libraries such as MUIWrite high-quality, efficient, testable code in React JSMentor and support the growth of other developers.Basic Qualifications5+ years of professional front end software developmentFamiliar with frameworks including React and microservicesProficient in TypescriptExperience to create modular UIFamiliar with web security principles1+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experiencePreferred Qualifications1+ years of agile software development methodology experienceExperience with AWS and PythonExperience building scalable, distributed, front-end experiencesExperience building reusable UX components or librariesAmazon 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.
