Software Development Engineer II, Recommendation Experiences
1 week ago
The Amazon Books Recommendation Experiences team seeks talented individuals to develop innovative discovery solutions, focusing on robust backend services and engaging front-end experiences. The team helps millions of readers find their next great read by creating personalized experiences that connect readers with books matching their interests.
A Software Development Engineer II at Amazon works on complex challenges, owns their systems end to end and influences the direction of technology that impacts millions of customers worldwide. At Amazon, an SDE II can expect to design scalable solutions and work on challenging problems in backend services and front-end customer experiences (CX).
Key job responsibilities
As an SDE II, you will design, develop, and launch scalable software components, with a focus on backend services and front-end CX. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical designs, making informed technology choices, and implementing solutions with the help of other engineers. You will work closely with engineers, UX designers and product managers to build efficient backend services and intuitive front-end experiences. You will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical strategy.
A day in the life
Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs that power our personalized book discovery experiences
Collaborate with front-end engineers in organization to create responsive and engaging user interfaces
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing, and operations
Optimize backend performance and ensure high availability of services
Mentor and guide other software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Influence the team's technical and business strategy by proposing and driving new project ideas
About the team
You'll be joining a diverse and dynamic team of engineers, scientists, UX designers, data engineers, and product managers. We're dedicated to creating interactive experiences that help customers find relevant books faster and discover surprising titles. Our projects combine robust backend services with engaging front-end experiences, and we're looking for someone who can help drive innovation in this space.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience contributing to the design and development of scalable backend services and front-end applications
Strong programming experience with at least two modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Scala, Kotlin, C++ or Javascript
Experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular or Vue.js
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, understanding of database systems and data modeling
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UX designers and product managers
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of complex, distributed systems with a focus on high availability and scalability.
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS, and microservices architecture.
Experience with A/B testing and data-driven decision making
A good understanding of Software Development Life-cycle models and a track record of shipping software efficiently.
Bachelor's OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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