Software Development Engineer, Prime Video Experience Tech
Amazon
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Join Prime Video and shape the future of video entertainment, from blockbuster movies and binge-worthy TV shows to thrilling live sports. If you thrive on solving complex challenges within massive-scale systems, this is your opportunity to innovate with us.
Prime Video has revolutionized the entertainment landscape since its 2007 inception. With an ever-growing library of premium content and global reach across over 240 countries, it's a cornerstone of Amazon's strategy. We invest significantly in acquiring, producing, and curating a wide array of content, including acclaimed titles like "The Lord of the Rings," "The Boys," and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Our offerings extend beyond on-demand to include live sports and linear channels, featuring major events such as Thursday Night Football, the Premier League, and NBA games.
Drive the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable systems powering Prime Video's streaming services.
Define robust software architectures utilizing diverse technologies and programming languages. Implement and manage APIs handling billions of playback requests, ensuring low-latency content delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical strategy and contribute to the team's long-term roadmap. Effectively communicate technical goals and project timelines to stakeholders.
Apply creative problem-solving to overcome intricate technical hurdles. Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies, integrating them as beneficial. Fluency in GenAI developer efficiency tools is a plus.
Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering team growth and success.
Possess a minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships.
Demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems, focusing on reliability and scalability.
Proficiency in at least one programming language is essential. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience in the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations, is highly desirable. Familiarity with AWS technologies like EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and CloudFront is key to managing our large-scale systems.
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