Amazon

SDE, Responsible AI

Amazon$120K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture experience on new and existing systems
  • 1+ years designing large-scale, distributed software applications
  • 1+ years of Object-Oriented Design experience
  • Experience with C#, C++, Java, or Perl

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop systems to discover and catalog AI workloads
  • Build classification and risk-assessment pipelines for regulatory compliance
  • Develop self-service tooling for teams to demonstrate AI compliance
  • Create infrastructure to support ML-powered compliance workflows
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions
  • Ensure high operational excellence for regulatory reporting systems

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with leading experts in AI and privacy
  • Opportunity to influence the technical direction of a new product
  • Engagement in socially impactful projects in the AI space
  • Access to advanced tools and resources for software development
  • Potential for career growth within a highly innovative company
Full Job Description
As an SDE on the Responsible AI team, you will design and build systems that discover AI workloads across Amazon's fleet, classify them against regulatory risk frameworks, streamline compliance evidence collection through paved-path tooling, and surface actionable insights to both builders and leadership. You'll collaborate closely with Applied Scientists developing AI-powered classification agents, privacy engineers, and policy experts navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

This role is for builders who are energized by ambiguity, excited to define the technical direction of a new product, and motivated by the societal impact of ensuring AI systems are developed responsibly.

Key job responsibilities

- Design, develop, and operate distributed services that automatically discover and catalog AI systems across Amazon's infrastructure

- Build classification and risk-assessment pipelines that map AI systems to regulatory frameworks and internal compliance requirements

- Develop self-service tooling and paved-path integrations that help builder teams demonstrate conformance with responsible AI expectations

- Build the infrastructure that hosts and scales ML-powered compliance workflows developed by our Applied Science team

- Partner with Privacy, Legal, and RAI Science to translate evolving regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions

- Maintain a high operational excellence bar for systems that inform regulatory reporting timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques

- Experience developing using AI tooling such as Claude Code, Kiro, or Cursor

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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