Amazon.com Services LLC

Manufacturing and Industrial Operations

SeniorSoftwareDevelopmentEngineer

$100–227k Bellevue, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Software development, Robotics, AI, Automation. Architect software systems. Design software systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable advanced industrial operations; Orchestrate sophisticated operations; Operate on unprecedented scale; Achieve <100ms latency; Continuously learn and improve; Create safe environments; Create efficient environments; Enable humans and robots work together; Impact Amazon's ability to serve customers

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing and Industrial Operations
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems; Mitigate complexity risks; Deconstruct complex problems; Propose straightforward solutions; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years non-internship professional software development, 5+ years programming experience, 5+ years leading design or architecture, Experience as a mentor, Experience as a tech lead, Experience leading an engineering team, Understanding of computer science fundamentals, Experience building and operating software systems

Nice to Have

Experience building AI-native development practices, Leveraging AI tools for productivity gains, Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities, Experience with cloud platforms, Building scalable distributed systems, Knowledge of flow optimization, Knowledge of theory of constraints, Knowledge of manufacturing/industrial systems, Experience with complex partner integrations, Experience with enterprise software systems, Experience with robotics systems, Experience with autonomous agents, Experience with industrial automation, Influencing technical priorities, Influencing business strategy, Ability to make trade-offs, Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous environments, Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments, Demonstrated ability to work with changing priorities, Problem-solving skills, Ability to think creatively, Ability to propose innovative solutions, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Ability to present technical concepts

What You'll Do.

Architect software systems

Design software systems

Develop software systems

Extend software systems

Develop high-performance code

Develop test-driven code

Develop scalable code

Develop maintainable code

Meet business requirements

Design scalable solutions

Design cost-effective solutions

Design reliable solutions

Operate solutions at Amazon scale

Lead technical design reviews

Drive architectural decisions

Build AI-native software solutions

Leverage AI in development practices

Leverage AI in product capabilities

Own end-to-end delivery

Deliver software components

Provide production support

Ensure operational excellence

Establish technical standards

Maintain technical standards

Provide technical guidance

Raise engineering bar

Partner with stakeholders

Translate business requirements

Deliver high-quality software

Mitigate complexity risks

Deconstruct complex problems

Propose straightforward solutions

Participate in technical reviews

Provide critical feedback

Drive continuous improvement

Increase team velocity

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Principal Engineers; Software Development Managers; Technical Program Managers; Technology partners; Cross-functional stakeholders; Agile/Scrum environment; Across teams

Communication Scope

Present technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Agile/Scrum environment

Full Job Description

Amazon is building the future of manufacturing and industrial operations. Our team combines cutting-edge robotics technology with world-class software engineering to deliver AI-native solutions that operate on an unprecedented scale. We're pioneering high-performance, low-latency systems (<100ms) that coordinate complex robotic operations while continuously learning and improving from production data. You'll work with passionate builders who are customer-obsessed and committed to technical excellence in applying buffer-centric and flow optimization principles to create environments where humans and robots work safely and efficiently together. In this environment, your contributions directly impact Amazon's ability to serve customers worldwide. Amazon is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Development Engineer to build and scale software systems that enable advanced industrial operations. You will architect, design and deliver critical components of our software stack, from real-time operational systems to enterprise-scale platforms, working at the forefront of AI-driven robotics and automation technology that orchestrates sophisticated operations at unprecedented scale. As a Senior SDE, you will leverage deep technical expertise to solve complex problems in areas where solutions may not be well-defined. You will work independently with high judgment, taking ownership of significant technical domains while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Principal Engineers, Software Development Managers, Technical Program Managers, and technology partners. You understand how to leverage AI both in development practices (enabling 3x productivity gains through AWS Kiro and other AI-native development tools) and in product capabilities (such as closed-loop learning systems that automatically improve from production data). Key job responsibilities - Architect, design, develop, and extend high-performance, test-driven code that is scalable, maintainable, and meets

Free ATS check

Applying for this Senior Software Development Engineer role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Amazon.com Services LLC?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →