Front-End Engineer – 2024 (US)
DESCRIPTION
Are you excited to build products that are used by Amazon customers all over the world? As a Front-End Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced developers to create the user-facing side of software. You’ll collaborate with team members and stakeholders on UX and the full software development lifecycle, including scoping, software design, code, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.
NOTE: By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Front End Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).
Key job responsibilities
As a Front-End Engineer, you will/may:
- Deliver software components and improvements to software features with your team’s software. Work with stakeholders and product partners to deliver high-quality UX.
- Take feature specifications and deliver working code that is maintainable and extendable.
- Help provide operational support for your team and work to ensure that root causes are identified and resolved.
- Participate in code reviews and daily stand-ups.
- Collaborate with your team to positively impact the software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of your team’s products.
A day in the life
We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between September 2023 – September 2024 and/or completed your degree no more than 12 months ago
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, C#).
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures & algorithms, OO design).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in one or more relevant front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, etc.
- Knowledge of UX best practices
- Previous technical internships in a related field (e.g., Front-End, Full Stack, Web Development).
- Customer obsession and strong problem-solving skills.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $209,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. 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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.