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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Kids+ Tablet Engineering

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$143,700 - $194,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Software Development Engineer will join the Amazon Kids+ Tablet Engineering team to create innovative consumer software products for children and their parents. This role focuses on delivering features that enhance the Amazon Kids+ subscription experience on Fire Kids Tablets and other devices. The team values creativity and collaboration, aiming to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for kids to learn and play. The engineer will leverage their expertise to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement in product quality.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience with design patterns, reliability, and scaling
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Experience with Cloud platforms, database systems, AI tools for development productivity, and version control systems

Responsibilities

  • Build mobile software for kids that allows them to access and enjoy the Amazon Kids+ subscription on their tablet
  • Own the long-term quality and success of the products that the team builds
  • Work with the manager and teammates to clarify requirements, design solutions, and solve difficult software problems
  • Mentor new teammates and help them learn to develop production software that meets Amazon's quality bar
  • Identify appropriate tradeoffs and escalate issues when problems are beyond control

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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