Sr SDE, Amazon

Amazon • Sunnyvale, CA

445d • $151,300 - $261,500

About The Position

The Senior Software Development Engineer (Sr SDE) at Amazon Kindle is responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, architecture, and implementation of software solutions that enhance the reading experience across various platforms. This role involves hands-on development in Java and C++, focusing on creating high-quality, mission-critical software and reusable libraries. The engineer will work collaboratively within a team to drive innovation and ensure the delivery of robust software solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Architect software solutions and determine current limitations and compatibilities between subsystems.
• Select new concepts and methodologies for software development.
• Develop major routines and utilities for the software platform.
• Create new features and performance improvements for existing software.
• Prepare technical requirements and software design specifications.
• Understand the internals of graphics subsystems.
• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, ensuring designs meet requirements and high-quality software is delivered on tight schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be provided as part of the total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree