Software Development Engineer, Amazon GameLift Streams
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, Amazon GameLift Streams
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
Amazon GameLift Streams is seeking an experienced full-stack software engineer to join their team. This role involves owning end-to-end feature development, maintenance, and operational excellence for a cloud-based streaming service. The engineer will work across various layers of the stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, demonstrating a strong ownership mindset.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of full stack development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience in one or more relevant front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
- Experience with service-oriented architecture and web services
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate features across the full stack, from web frontend to backend services and cloud infrastructure.
- Own features end-to-end from design through deployment, moving quickly to get capabilities into customers' hands.
- Participate in oncall rotations and drive operational improvements that increase reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX, product, security, and partner service teams.
- Participate in technical design and code reviews, providing meaningful feedback to peers.
- Mentor teammates and help onboard new engineers to team systems and processes.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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