Software Dev Engineer II, Kindle Sync
Software Dev Engineer II, Kindle Sync
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16-06-2025
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Amazon is looking for exceptional motivated software engineers to work in the Kindle Reader organization. As a Software Engineer you will take an exciting and challenging role on a team that is innovating on the Reading experience on Kindle mobile devices and services for millions of Amazon customers. You will work with world-class engineers business leaders and other talented engineering teams while you design architect and code for Kindle Reader iOS Android app and E-Reader software. You will join a team that is developing a platform on which many other Amazon partner teams innovate their reader experiences. As a software engineer you will think big and drive architecture decisions Kindle Library cross OS development app UX experience and service integrations to deliver awesome reader experience. We are looking for a passionate hard-working and talented software engineer who has experience building mission critical high volume applications that customers love.
By submitting your application here you can apply once to be considered for multiple Software Engineer openings across various Amazon teams. If you are successful in passing through the initial application review and assessment you will be asked to submit your career and personal preferences so that our dedicated recruiters can match you to the right role based on these preferences.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner
About the team
As a engineer you will have opportunity to work with:
The foundational tech stack for syncing and storing structured annotations (i.e. text sticky notes highlights bookmarks).
Sync CX features such as MRPR (most recent page read CX) and FPR (furthest page read).
The core sync architecture driving our vision to be a federated scalable plug and play sync service for any Kindle and Books feature requiring sync.
Notetaking Sync: The effective back-end for handwritten notetaking (via Kindle Scribe) this team supports handwritten note sync and storage data integrity privacy/security for notetaking and architectural improvements.
Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to develop design and bring to market innovative devices and services
Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry
Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to cutting edge technologies at incredible scale and speed
Build distributed storage index and query systems that are scalable fault-tolerant low cost and easy to manage/use
- Received at a minimum a Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field such as IT Computer Science Computer Engineering.
- Proficiency in one of the following languages: Java C or C
- Received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.
- Previous technical internship(s).
- Experience with distributed multi-tiered systems algorithms and relational databases.
- Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $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.
By submitting your application here you can apply once to be considered for multiple Software Engineer openings across various Amazon teams. If you are successful in passing through the initial application review and assessment you will be asked to submit your career and personal preferences so that our dedicated recruiters can match you to the right role based on these preferences.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner
About the team
As a engineer you will have opportunity to work with:
The foundational tech stack for syncing and storing structured annotations (i.e. text sticky notes highlights bookmarks).
Sync CX features such as MRPR (most recent page read CX) and FPR (furthest page read).
The core sync architecture driving our vision to be a federated scalable plug and play sync service for any Kindle and Books feature requiring sync.
Notetaking Sync: The effective back-end for handwritten notetaking (via Kindle Scribe) this team supports handwritten note sync and storage data integrity privacy/security for notetaking and architectural improvements.
Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to develop design and bring to market innovative devices and services
Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry
Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to cutting edge technologies at incredible scale and speed
Build distributed storage index and query systems that are scalable fault-tolerant low cost and easy to manage/use
- Received at a minimum a Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field such as IT Computer Science Computer Engineering.
- Proficiency in one of the following languages: Java C or C
- Received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science.
- Previous technical internship(s).
- Experience with distributed multi-tiered systems algorithms and relational databases.
- Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $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.
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