Principal Software Development Engineer AMZ13289.8

Employer: Amazon Web Services Inc.
Position: Principal Software Development Engineer (multiple positions available) AMZ13289.8
Location: Seattle WA

Multiple Positions Available:

Independently lead software delivery across an organization as an individual contributor. Deliver architectures consisting of multiple software systems spanning the full software lifecycle including design implementation testing deployment and maintenance strategy. Drive clarity and review the work of other Engineers to ensure a cohesive delivery. Serve as a technical leader on our most demanding cross-functional projects. Functionally decompose complex problems into simple straight-forward solutions. Fully and completely understand system inter-dependencies and limitations. Possess expert knowledge in performance scalability enterprise system architecture and engineering best practices. Assist in the career development of others actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members. Exert technical influence over multiple teams increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience. You are a visionary leader builder and an operator. Balance technical leadership and savvy with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices. Domestic travel up to 10% to perform role responsibilities may be required.


Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field and 6 years of experience in the job offered or as a Software Engineer Software Developer or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Masters degree and one year of experience. Must have 1 year of experience in the following skill(s): providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle; and designing and developing large-scale multi-tiered distributed software applications tools systems or services using Object Oriented Design distributed programming and: C# C or Java.

Domestic travel up to 10% to perform role responsibilities may be required.


The pay range for this position in Seattle WA is $212202/year to $270600/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Seattle WA Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazons internal or external careers site.


All applicants must meet all the above-listed requirements.

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.