Software Development Engineer, Amazon Shopping

About the role

We are transforming the shopping experience on Amazon by integrating conversational capabilities through large language models. We seek innovative individuals who are skilled in technology and dedicated to enhancing customer experiences. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry while collaborating with a team of talented scientists, engineers, and technical program managers.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement both front-end and back-end solutions to create AI-driven user experiences that enhance Amazon's shopping platform.
• Develop modern web interfaces that allow engineers and scientists to create, assess, and deploy AI agents, along with the necessary back-end services.
• Create service orchestration patterns and frameworks for efficient agent management, while working closely with team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and service reliability metrics, focusing on the development of intelligent agents capable of complex reasoning and task execution.
• Establish best practices to enhance the efficiency of LLM applications and introduce new AI features for Stores customers.
• Collaborate with technical and business leaders to design and implement large-scale distributed AI applications, while participating in prioritization, estimation, and sprint planning.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience, excluding internships.
• At least 2 years of experience in system design or architecture, focusing on design patterns, reliability, and scalability.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a software development engineer role or a similar position.
• At least 1 year of experience in developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
• At least 1 year of experience in Object-Oriented Design.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Experience in a full-stack development environment.

Nice to have

• Over 3 years of experience in the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Strong skills in developing modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and component-driven architectures.
• Experience in designing conversational or wizard-style user experiences, including guided workflows and real-time streaming interfaces.
• Familiarity with designing or managing LLM-powered agent systems in production settings, including tool orchestration and multi-step reasoning.

Practical notes

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We foster an inclusive culture that empowers employees to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. If you require workplace accommodations during the application or hiring process, please visit our website for more information.

The annual salary range for this position is $143,700.00 to $194,400.00. Your compensation package will also include sign-on bonuses and restricted stock units. Final salary will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.