Software Development Engineer, Amazon

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Software Architecture

In short

Amazon is seeking an innovative Software Development Engineer for its Core Services team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable distributed services, building GenAI/LLM-powered features, and driving operational excellence within an agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant distributed services supporting real-time shipping policy resolution and AI agent orchestration.
  • Build and maintain GenAI/LLM-powered features including agent capabilities, natural language interfaces, and automated debugging tools.
  • Define and document APIs, integration contracts, and onboarding playbooks for partner teams adopting the platform.
  • Drive operational excellence: automate metrics reporting, reduce on-call burden, and continuously improve system reliability.
  • Scope complex projects end-to-end: gather requirements, design solutions, make trade-offs, and deliver iteratively in an agile environment.
  • Mentor team members, participate in code reviews, and raise the engineering bar through best practices in design, testing, and operational readiness.
  • Anticipate bottlenecks, escalate risks proactively, and communicate progress clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • 3+ years of Video Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops) experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Desired Qualifications

  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
  • Workplace accommodation and adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, is available for individuals with disabilities.
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Company

Amazon

Job Posted

6 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Hyderabad, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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