Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Quick
Amazon · Seattle, Washington, USA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Software engineering
Come shape the future with us! As a major cloud provider, our technology powers many of the world's largest organizations. We are building an exciting Generative AI application that will transform how enterprises operate.
You will have the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of developing this exciting product. We are seeking creative problem-solvers who are energized by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build, test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI. This is an exciting role, with high visibility and high impact, leading several customer facing initiatives under the Amazon Quick organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in front-end development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
Key job responsibilities
As a lead software development engineer on the Amazon Quick team, you will design and develop features for the Amazon Quick product. You will work with senior scientists and engineers within Amazon AI and develop high quality software that is robust and reliable.
You will be responsible for
- Deciding what features and performance improvements to build
- Driving software engineering best practices
- Designing distributed and scalable systems
- Providing technical leadership and contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support new AI Services
- Instill best practices for software development and documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, and delivering high quality software on tight schedules
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
You will have the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of developing this exciting product. We are seeking creative problem-solvers who are energized by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build, test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI. This is an exciting role, with high visibility and high impact, leading several customer facing initiatives under the Amazon Quick organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in front-end development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
Key job responsibilities
As a lead software development engineer on the Amazon Quick team, you will design and develop features for the Amazon Quick product. You will work with senior scientists and engineers within Amazon AI and develop high quality software that is robust and reliable.
You will be responsible for
- Deciding what features and performance improvements to build
- Driving software engineering best practices
- Designing distributed and scalable systems
- Providing technical leadership and contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support new AI Services
- Instill best practices for software development and documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, and delivering high quality software on tight schedules
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.