Software Development Engineer, Core Shopping

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Would you like to pioneer the discovery of the newest Generative AI applications that will shape how millions of customers shop and interact with technology? Join us to influence emerging customer usage patterns and transform the future of e-commerce. We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to lead a new, greenfield initiative that shapes innovation with Machine Learning and Large Language Models. Your deliverables will directly impact executive leadership team goals and future shopping experiences. Our services allow customers to shop anywhere, anytime—going from "I want that" to "that's on the way" in seconds. We need the industry's best talent to help create new ways to interact, search, and shop. Join us to change the future of everyday life. You will have the freedom to experiment, improve, and invent on behalf of our customers. Most importantly, you will work with a strong leadership team that prioritizes your growth and pairs you with personalized mentors, both within and outside the organization, to guide your career. Key job responsibilities A Sr. Software Dev Eng creates simple solutions across the organization. You will have the opportunity to architect a scalable solution. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior SDEs and contribute to design the next evolution of our services. As a senior technical leader on this team, you will: 1. Design and develop scalable, highly available software systems that power our next-generation GenAI customer experiences 2. Drive architectural decisions that impact multiple teams and establish technical direction for the broader organization 3. Collaborate with product and business teams to translate ambitious visions into innovative technical solutions 4. Mentor engineers across teams while raising the technical bar throughout the organization 5. Identify and resolve complex technical challenges that cross traditional team boundaries 6. Develop technical strategies aligned with long-term business goals and customer needs 7. Build relationships with key stakeholders across the company to drive adoption of new technologies About the team We intersect into a really fun space, working with both our traditional Retail systems, Rufus and Alexa. Our goal is to provide real time package information to our customers and help them understand when to expect their packages. My teams tackle a complex, cross-organizational initiative that will fundamentally reshape how we approach GenAI applications for our customers. This isn't just another feature development project—it requires technical leadership that spans multiple teams and influences architectural decisions across the organization. - 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - 5 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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