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Senior Principal Engineer, Amazon

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, CA, United States Amazon Full time

Join Our Team as a Senior Principal Engineer at Amazon

At Amazon, our Principal Engineers are not just leaders; they are hands-on builders who tackle our most challenging problems. As our most senior individual contributors, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on technical standards, architecture, engineering practices, and methodologies that enhance customer satisfaction. We operate with a startup mentality, fostering innovation and avoiding complacency.

As a Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to influence a vast array of technologies from high-volume consumer devices to cloud-based systems that power e-commerce and streaming services. You will also contribute to our industry-leading cloud services at Amazon Web Services, positioning yourself at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.

If you possess a wealth of experience in developing large-scale distributed systems or specialize in AI/ML, autonomous systems, databases, embedded systems, mobile applications, or networking, we would love to hear from you. Your work will have a real impact at Amazon, in a fast-paced, collaborative culture where you can take risks, refine your skills, and create innovative solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-functional projects as a technical authority.
  • Simplify intricate problems into clear, actionable solutions.
  • Completely understand system inter-dependencies and constraints.
  • Exhibit expert-level knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise architecture, and best practices.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing support in their career development.
  • Influence several teams by leveraging your deep knowledge, enhancing their productivity.
  • Make informed technology decisions balancing technical acumen with business judgment.

Basic Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in significant technical areas such as large-scale full stack development and complex distributed systems.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

For those applying in Los Angeles County, please be aware that your job duties will involve collaboration and effective communication with fellow employees to ensure exceptional service and adherence to various legal standards.

Our compensation package reflects market conditions across various US geographic areas, with a base salary ranging from $180,100 to $311,200 depending on your specific location.