The Software Development Engineer role at Amazon focuses on building AWS AI services utilizing machine learning and large language model technologies. You will work with a team of engineers and scientists to develop innovative AI solutions in the Information Retrieval space. This position emphasizes collaboration, system architecture, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a strong technical background and a passion for delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Design, develop, test, and deploy distributed machine learning systems
• Collaborate closely with the team to influence overall strategy and define the team’s road map
• Drive system architecture and spearhead best practices for quality products
• Coach and develop junior engineers

• 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.