Join the Amazon Devices team, renowned for creating acclaimed consumer electronics like the Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Dash, and Amazon Echo. As a Software Development Engineer (SDE), you'll tackle real-world challenges on a global scale, taking ownership of systems from concept to deployment and influencing technology that impacts millions of customers worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams in designing flexible, scalable solutions and managing day-to-day operations. You will confront intricate challenges in large-scale computing, leveraging your expertise in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. We are actively building and operating new services to enhance customer experiences with over-the-air updates, telemetry, and device troubleshooting.

Drive innovation by conceptualizing and implementing intuitive device service development.

Champion a long-term architectural vision, proactively addressing deficiencies and proposing significant projects.

Demonstrate strong judgment by understanding the business implications of your systems and making sound technical trade-offs.

Serve as a key influencer in team strategy, providing valuable perspectives to guide future technology choices.

Produce exemplary code and uphold rigorous engineering best practices, including Operational Excellence, Security, and Quality.

Effectively build consensus and influence stakeholders when navigating differing viewpoints.

Contribute to the professional growth of colleagues, enhancing their technical acumen and engineering practices, ensuring the team's continued success.

A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships, is essential.

Proficiency in at least one programming language, coupled with over 5 years of experience in programming, is required.

Significant experience, exceeding 5 years, in leading the design or architecture of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling, is a must.

Previous experience as a mentor, tech lead, or in leading an engineering team is highly valued.

Preferred candidates will possess over 5 years of experience across the full software development life cycle, 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 desirable.