Sr. Software Development Engineer, Appstore
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to develop software that will power leading edge, next generation mobile and entertainment devices?
We invite you to join us in this rare opportunity of building the future of apps and highly-scalable systems to support those experiences.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr. Software Development Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and implement innovative consumer products. You will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting edge products used every day, by people you know.
- Help drive the architecture and technology choices that enable a world-class user experience
- Utilize various metrics sources to deliver rapid iterations of software features
- Solve difficult problems with elegant and practical code
-cRaise the bar on quality, consistency, maintainability, efficiency, security and all the other things that make great software great
-Help define engineering best practices and provide technical mentorship to other members of the engineering team
-Be responsible for designing, developing and deploying medium sized projects
-Participate as an engineering leader in the larger group of Amazon.com companies
-Be a champion for the user: Insist on the highest standards, create functional and engaging features, and ensure their needs always come first
About the team
In Appstore, “We entertain, and delight, hundreds of millions of people across devices with a vast selection of relevant apps, games, and services by making it trivially easy for developers to deliver”.
Over the next few years our team will play a critical role in the future of how the App Developer community interfaces huge array of Amazon devices to delight our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 7+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Experience in building applications using React Native
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.