Software Development Engineer, Amazon Q

Come shape the future with us! As a major cloud provider our technology powers many of the worlds largest organizations. We are now building a new and exciting Generative AI application that will transform how enterprises operate.

You will have the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of developing this cutting-edge product. We are seeking creative problem-solvers who are energized by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of whats possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI.

Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting-edge AI solutions. We build and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of cloud computing helping organizations harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners applied scientists software engineers and solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to create groundbreaking technologies. If youre passionate about shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for customers worldwide we want to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer you will solve technical challenges and act as a mentor to other junior engineers. Given that this is an early-stage initiative youll play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables and build quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will help invent new features design develop and deploy highly scalable and reliable distributed services. You will work with a variety of core languages (primarily Java and Python) and technologies (AWS). You will work closely with Product Managers Engineers and Applied Scientists.

About the team
About AWS

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.



- 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.

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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.