Software Development Engineer 2025, AI/ML
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we’re at the forefront of transformative AI, shaping the next generation of intelligent technologies. For over 25 years, we’ve been pioneering state-of-the-art AI and machine learning (ML) models to revolutionize customer experiences worldwide.
Now, we’re on the cusp of a new era, where AI holds the promise to reshape society and business in unprecedented ways. As part of our world-class team of AI experts—scientists, engineers, researchers, product builders, and public policy experts—here, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock the next frontiers of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
We are looking for the brightest minds from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Join us in creating transformative AI and ML solutions that will improve lives, solve global challenges, and open up new realms of possibility—from reinventing commerce and accelerating enterprise productivity to advancing universal agents and shaping the future of robotics.
Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
• Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment, and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
• Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
• Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
• Ability to design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors relating to these fields.
- To quality, applicants should have an expected graduate date between May 2023 - Fall 2025 and/or graduated within the last 24 months
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates with strong interests and academic qualifications/research focus in: Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and/or Generative AI, such as computer vision, deep learning models, XLA, TVM, MLIR, and LLVM.
- Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
- Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
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.
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.
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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 $200,000/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.