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# Software Dev Engineer III - AMZ26539.2

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $193,300.0 - $261,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Distributed Programming, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10500089/software-dev-engineer-iii-amz26539-2

## About the Role

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and three years of experience in the job offered, or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and three years of experience. Must have one 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.

## Description

Drive the architecture and design of large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, tools, systems and services using object-oriented design, distributed programming, Java and C/C++. Gather business and functional requirements from external and/or internal customers and end-users, and translate requirements into technical specifications to build robust, scalable, supportable solutions that work well between a range of complex systems. Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end-to-end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing, to documentation, delivery and maintenance. Provide design reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture and design issues, as well as integration, performance and scalability. Manage resources on multiple technical projects and ensure schedules, milestones, and priorities are compatible with technology and business goals.


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