The Software Development Engineer I (SDE-I) role at Amazon focuses on solving complex customer problems through innovative technology. SDEs work in a collaborative team environment to design, build, and operate scalable services that impact millions of customers worldwide. The position emphasizes ownership of the entire code lifecycle, from design to deployment, and encourages continuous learning and mentorship. Candidates will engage in developing cloud-native architectures and contribute to AI-powered tools while maintaining operational excellence.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript is necessary.
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles is required.
• Previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience is essential.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and database systems (SQL and NoSQL) is needed.
• Experience with AI tools for development productivity and version control systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization is beneficial.
• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases is required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are necessary.
• Experience in Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related fields is preferred.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to design and build innovative products and services.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures and microservices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable and fault-tolerant.
• Leverage and contribute to the development of AI-powered tools to enhance productivity.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles and participate in on-call duties.
• Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring and resolving production issues.
• Design, develop, and test software components that interact with fulfillment center technologies.

• 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.