Join the Amazon Worldwide Returns & ReCommerce (WW R&R) team, a forward-thinking organization committed to achieving 'zero' – zero cost of returns, zero waste, and zero defects. Our mission is to create the world's most sustainable re-use channel by innovating in the circular economy, encompassing returns, recommerce, and rentals. We are dedicated to making a significant positive impact on our customers, the company, and the environment.

Our diverse teams, including business, product, operations, and software engineering, manage the entire lifecycle of returned and damaged products. We leverage cutting-edge technologies like machine learning for routing optimization and signal detection, invent new avenues for product reuse, and develop world-class product support to enhance customer satisfaction. We constantly strive to make the returns experience seamless and delightful while maintaining a sharp focus on business efficiency.

As a Software Development Engineer on our team, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, documenting, and supporting highly scalable, real-time distributed systems. You will utilize your expertise in C++, Java, object-oriented design patterns, distributed databases, and innovative storage techniques to build robust software systems that meet complex and dynamic business needs.

You will contribute to key initiatives that fuel our rapid growth and tackle some of the most challenging problems in the industry. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, champion best practices, mentor fellow engineers, and drive continuous improvements in engineering excellence.

We are seeking experienced software engineers with a minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, beyond internships. A strong foundation in designing or architecting new and existing systems, including concepts like design patterns, reliability, and scaling, is essential, with at least 2 years of dedicated experience in this area.

Proficiency in at least one programming language is required. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience across the full 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 valued.