Amazon

Senior SDE, Last Mile Delivery

Amazon$168K — $227K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one language
  • 5+ years of experience in system design or architecture
  • Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop the sensor data platform for autonomous delivery
  • Create data infrastructure for advanced delivery technology
  • Process and manage massive volumes of sensor data
  • Collaborate with autonomy teams on architectural decisions
  • Develop ingestion pipelines and data governance tools
  • Build ML training infrastructure for distributed model training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental health support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to help build the future of last mile delivery at Amazon. In this role, you will architect and develop our sensor data platform that powers Amazon's autonomous delivery fleet, processing petabyte-scale data from LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS, and control signals across every delivery mission.

Key job responsibilities

You will play an important role in developing the data infrastructure that enables next-generation delivery technology, working on challenging problems at unprecedented scale. Your work will power 15+ downstream teams across ML training, operations analytics, post-mission diagnostics, and visualization.

About the team

The Last Mile Delivery Automation organization at Amazon is pioneering the development of autonomous delivery solutions to revolutionize the final leg of package delivery. We combine robotics, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence to create safe and efficient delivery solutions that will transform how packages reach customers.

Within this organization, the Data Platform team builds and owns the multi-tenant sensor data platform that ingests, catalogs, and serves massive volumes of sensor data for the entire autonomous delivery ecosystem. Our stack includes:
• Lakehouse Architecture - Bronze/Silver/Gold (medallion) tiered design using Apache Iceberg tables on S3 with KMS encryption and optimized Parquet partitioning strategies• Ingestion Pipelines - CDK-based pipelines processing terabytes/day of raw sensor recordings through enrichment, anonymization, and schema extraction into queryable Iceberg tables• ML Training Infrastructure - Enabling multi-GPU distributed model training with streaming directly from Iceberg tables into training frameworks; building Gold-tier training-ready datasets• Data Governance & Multi-Tenancy - IAM-enforced access control, data catalog, discoverability layer, and tenant isolation designed to support multiple sensor platforms• Sensor Data Visualization - Custom web platform for replaying and visualizing time-series sensor streams, camera feeds, and mission diagnostics• Post-Mission Deep Dive - Tooling that correlates mission events, sensor captures, and delivery outcomes for root cause analysis

This is a greenfield platform where you'll shape architecture decisions from the ground up, with direct collaboration with autonomy teams building the next generation of delivery technology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Bellevue - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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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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