Join the innovative Worldwide Returns and ReCommerce (WWR&R) team at Amazon.com, a dynamic organization focused on achieving 'zero' waste and defects. Our mission is to eliminate causes of returns, reduce return costs for Amazon, and prevent product waste from reaching landfills. We achieve this by developing cutting-edge products and driving exceptional operational excellence.

The WWR&R team comprises business, product, operational, program, software engineering, and data specialists. We manage the entire lifecycle of returned or damaged products, from customer interaction to warehouse processing and onward to their next optimal use. Our work involves extensive application of machine learning for automated routing and signal detection, invention of new resale channels, development of superior product support, and piloting advanced evaluation methods. We are deeply committed to a customer-centric approach, constantly seeking ways to make the returns experience seamless and delightful, all while maintaining a rigorous focus on business metrics.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, documenting, and supporting highly scalable, distributed, real-time systems. You will leverage your expertise in C++, Java, object-oriented design patterns, distributed databases, and advanced storage techniques to build and deploy software solutions that address complex and evolving business needs.

Key responsibilities include contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from initial coding standards and code reviews to source control management, build processes, thorough testing, and efficient operations. You will also play a vital role in system design, architecture, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of new and existing systems.

We are seeking experienced Software Engineers with a minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, including a strong background in solving intricate problems. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in designing or architecting reliable and scalable systems. Proficiency in at least one major software programming language is essential.

Preferred qualifications include 3+ years of experience across the entire software development lifecycle, encompassing coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is highly desirable. This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.