Software Development Engineer, Workplace Health & Safety

Amazon•Bellevue, WA

18h

About The Position

As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) in WHS DataTech, you will help design, implement, and scale systems that bring scientific innovations into production. You will work closely with applied scientists and senior engineers to build reliable services for AI-powered applications, including LLM-based solutions, computer vision models, and multi-agent workflows. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to solve challenging technical problems, learn advanced AI/ML systems, and contribute to applications that directly improve safety across Amazon’s global operations. Key job responsibilities Contribute to the design and development of scalable AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and workflow orchestration. Collaborate with applied scientists and senior engineers to productionize research prototypes. Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code for distributed systems and services. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system troubleshooting. Learn and apply best practices for building reliable, secure, and efficient cloud-based systems. Take ownership of features or components and drive them from design through deployment. A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team WHS DataTech is a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers dedicated to building AI-powered solutions that improve workplace safety across Amazon. We work at the intersection of large-scale data, advanced machine learning, large language models (LLMs), fine-tuning pipelines, and computer vision, delivering innovations that enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and protect millions of associates worldwide. Our collaborative culture emphasizes scientific rigor, engineering excellence, and a strong mission focus on creating safer, more efficient workplaces.

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
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of scalable AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and workflow orchestration.
Collaborate with applied scientists and senior engineers to productionize research prototypes.
Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code for distributed systems and services.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system troubleshooting.
Learn and apply best practices for building reliable, secure, and efficient cloud-based systems.
Take ownership of features or components and drive them from design through deployment.