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Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon

Location

Bellevue, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/9/2026

Compensation

$168,100 - $227,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to build and scale software systems for advanced industrial operations. The role involves architecting, designing, and delivering critical components of the software stack, focusing on AI-driven robotics and automation technology. You will work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, leveraging deep technical expertise to solve complex problems. Your contributions will directly impact Amazon's ability to serve customers worldwide.

Requirements

  • 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 or tech lead for an engineering team
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
  • Experience building and operating AI-native software development practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
  • Knowledge of flow optimization or manufacturing systems
  • Experience with robotics systems or industrial automation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, develop, and extend high-performance, test-driven code for industrial robotics systems
  • Design and implement scalable and reliable solutions that operate at Amazon scale
  • Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions for complex distributed systems
  • Build AI-native software solutions leveraging AI in development practices and product capabilities
  • Own end-to-end delivery of software components from design through deployment
  • Establish and maintain technical standards for code quality and testing
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices

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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