Software Development Engineer II (ADBL183)

Duties: Participate in the design, development, implementation, testing and documentation of embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using Java, Python, C#, or C++, and Object-Oriented Design with a focus on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions. Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture. Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance. Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation. Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools. Mentor junior development engineers. Position reports into Cambridge, MA office; however, telecommuting may also be allowed.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or a related occupation involving software development.

Experience may be gained concurrently and must include:

Two (2) years in each of the following:

• Designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using Java, Python, C#, C++, or Object-Oriented Design
• Utilizing knowledge of data structures, algorithms, or object-oriented design principles to optimize code performance and efficiency
• Working with version control systems such as Git or similar
• Working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Typescript) or web services (RESTful APIs)
• Using software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing, or automated testing) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
• Conducting performance analysis and optimization of applications, focusing on reducing latency, improving throughput, and enhancing resource utilization
• Integrating security best practices into the development lifecycle, including encryption at-rest and in-transit, role-based access control, or secure API authentication mechanisms
• Working with distributed databases including AWS DynamoDB, or relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
• Working with AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure or developer tools
• Using large language models (LLMs) in software solutions or applications.

One (1) year in the following:

• Creating and maintaining large-scale distributed applications or services leveraging cloud infrastructure., Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or a related occupation involving software development.

Experience may be gained concurrently and must include:

Two (2) years in each of the following:

• Designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using Java, Python, C#, C++, or Object-Oriented Design
• Utilizing knowledge of data structures, algorithms, or object-oriented design principles to optimize code performance and efficiency
• Working with version control systems such as Git or similar
• Working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Typescript) or web services (RESTful APIs)
• Using software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing, or automated testing) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
• Conducting performance analysis and optimization of applications, focusing on reducing latency, improving throughput, and enhancing resource utilization
• Integrating security best practices into the development lifecycle, including encryption at-rest and in-transit, role-based access control, or secure API authentication mechanisms
• Working with distributed databases including AWS DynamoDB, or relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
• Working with AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure or developer tools
• Using large language models (LLMs) in software solutions or applications.

Salary: $143,700 - $194,400 /year. 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Multiple positions. Apply online: www.amazon.jobs Job Code: ADBL183. #0000, 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Cambridge - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually