Sr Software Development Engineer , AXU (Amazon eXperiences & Upskilling)

As a Software Development Engineer for Amazon eXperiences & Upskilling (AXU) you will be responsible for delivering the tools and processes required to ensure ensure every experience built with Amazon technologies naturally makes customers feel this was designed for people like me. Our technology enables Amazons product engineering user experience and science teams to understand how to build across Amazon broad range of customers employees and communities. We give teams scalable tools to deeply understand and connect with their customers focusing on reaching and delighting a broader customer base.. Youll be at the forefront of building next-generation AI-powered solutions.

In this highly strategic individual contributor role you will work closely with cross-functional teams across Amazon to enable the delivery of transformative inclusive experiences. You will be relentlessly focused on providing Amazons builders with the processes and tools that will make it effortless for teams to build truly inclusive products.

There will be ample opportunities to pitch ideas design global systems and mentor junior engineers across the org. This is a rare opportunity to leave the world better than you found it by creating the tools that shape the future of inclusive experiences at Amazon. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities: Serve as a technical lead on demanding cross-functional projects that drive Amazons e-commerce innovation Build strong collaborations across product engineering and science teams to successfully deploy solutions at Amazon scale Drive technical architecture decisions and establish engineering practices that ensure scalability reliability and performance Translate complex business requirements into robust scalable technical solutions Evaluate and make decisions about new technologies and tools that advance our technical capabilities Mentor and guide junior engineers on design coding troubleshooting and operational excellence Navigate cross-functional dependencies assess risks and make appropriate trade-offs weighing value vs. time to market Foster an environment that promotes rapid experimentation continuous learning and incremental value delivery

Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems Drive adoption of best practices in code quality testing and technical documentation Make significant contributions to team roadmap and future planning Stay informed about latest technical advancements and identify opportunities to apply them Participate in the Amazon-wide Software Development Community through internal/external events

Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility in our working culture. When we feel supported both in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve. While the position includes on-call responsibilities we emphasize building robust fault-tolerant systems to minimize disruptions.

Mentorship & Career Growth: Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Youll find endless knowledge-sharing opportunities mentorship programs and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Benefits: Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan

If youre passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale and leading teams to deliver innovative solutions we want to hear from you. At Amazon we value unique backgrounds and experiences and encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if you dont meet every qualification perfectly.

- 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
- 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.

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.

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 VA Arlington - 168100.00 - 227400.00 USD annually