Software Development Engineer, Amazon MGM Studios Tech

Ready to shape the future of global entertainment

Join Amazon and MGM Studios Tech as a Senior Software Development Engineer where youll drive transformative initiatives that redefine how studios creates content all the way from a concept to green lighting the project to distribution the financials around it and how hundreds of millions of customers worldwide experience streaming content.

Youll be at the forefront of Amazons entertainment revolution working where Hollywood meets tech. Your work will directly impact how millions of people discover and enjoy content while helping shape the future of streaming technology. If youre excited about solving complex technical challenges at massive scale while working with some of the most iconic entertainment brands in the world this is your opportunity to make history.

This role is based in Los Angeles putting you at the intersection of Amazons tech innovation and MGMs century of storytelling excellence.

Join us in building the future of entertainment!

Key job responsibilities
Lead complex high-visibility technical programs that power the worlds most comprehensive digital video studios technology organization
Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for next-generation studios businesses from Sales IP Financials Participations and Residuals
Partner with engineering teams to build scalable solutions that handle massive amounts of global content data
Collaborate with MGM Studios Prime Video leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative entertainment experiences
Mentor and develop other technical program managers while raising the bar for engineering excellence
Impact Youll Own:
Shape the technical foundation that brings award-winning content to viewers worldwide
Design and implement systems that seamlessly handle complex content relationships across multiple dimensions (regions languages licensing etc.)
Drive operational excellence initiatives that scale across Amazons global entertainment ecosystem Lead programs that integrate MGMs iconic content library with Amazons streaming technology

What You Bring:
Deep technical expertise in large-scale distributed systems and architecture
Proven track record leading complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders
High Bar in driving operational and engineering excellence strategic thinking and tactical execution
Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior leadership and other engineering teams across broader organization.
Experience scaling teams and mentoring other engineers to force multiple.

About the team
The Amazon MGM Studios Business Enablement Technology Organization a key division within AMS Studios Technology is responsible for delivering technology solutions that support three of the five durable areas of the Studio Production Lifecycle (SPL) 1) Creative Development (Rights & IP) 2) Sales & Distribution (Sales) and 3) Financial Management and Participations & Residuals (P&R).

- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.