Software Development Engineer

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Description

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world's most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.

To qualify, applicants should have earned a Bachelor's or Master's degree within the last six months or be on track to earn their Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to the role start date.

Key job responsibilities

1. Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
2. Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
3. Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
4. Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
5. Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
6. Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

About The Team

Our team is made up of accomplished engineers, with a culture of fostering growth amongst ourselves and our coworkers. Above all, work-life balance remains a priority for us.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science related fields OR 1+ years equivalent experience in software development.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable professional experience in software development.
• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous technical internship(s).
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
• Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal (amazonuniversity.jobs).

NOTE: Amazon works with a high volume of applicants, so we appreciate your patience as we review applications.

Amazon 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 this link .

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $88,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/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 link .

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.