Amazon

Software Dev Engineer II, Control Plane & Orchestration, Prime Video

Amazon$158K — $213K *
Information 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
  • 1+ years of experience as a software development engineer
  • 1+ years of experience with large-scale, multi-tiered software applications
  • 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance the content aggregation platform for Prime Video
  • Contribute to the architecture of Prime Video storefronts
  • Develop scalable, long-term platform capabilities
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to influence the Prime Video ecosystem
  • Design solutions for high performance and low-latency systems
  • Automate storefront merchandising processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
We own the content management and aggregation platform that powers Prime Video (PV) content discovery experiences on all PV supported devices worldwide. We are responsible for constructing a page, orchestrating carousels and titles on that page and serving it to hundreds of millions of PV customers. Our platform is at the core of the PV content discovery experience and is critical to the PV mission of "Show Every Customer the Right Content, in the Right Place, at the Right Time". We are the gateway for any PV content owner (e.g: Live Events) to push content to the different PV storefront pages. To be successful at our scale, we invest in long term platform capabilities and deal with exciting technical challenges on a daily basis. The complexity of the technical problems that we are solving creates great opportunities for engineers to meet their career goals and grow professionally. We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to help us drive product innovation in our onboarding customer experience and raise the bar on operational excellence for our Tier-1 filtering service. You will work on high-scale, low-latency distributed systems that directly shape what hundreds of millions of customers see when they open Prime Video, while also building customer-facing features that make first impressions count for new viewers. You will have the opportunity to experiment with and champion AI-powered development tools and workflows to accelerate how we build, test, and operate software. If you are excited about owning systems end-to-end at massive scale, thinking like a product owner, and pushing the boundaries of what AI tooling can do for engineering teams, this role is for you. Key job responsibilities Prime Video (PV) is a premium entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choices in what to watch, and how to watch it. PV delivers movies and TV shows instantly to TVs, tablets, game consoles and PCs worldwide. This is an evolving business within Amazon where creativity and drive can have a lasting impact on the way video is enjoyed worldwide. You will be encouraged to see the big picture, be creative, and positively impact millions of customers. We're building the future of TV-yes, it's challenging, but it's also a lot of fun. Our team's mission is to empower Amazonians in delivering Earth's most customer-centric video experience and increasing customer engagement by building products that automate all storefront merchandising and scale Prime Video's service expansion. It's a big goal and we'll need to invent solutions along the way. We own high performance, low-latency and highly available services and a rule engine built on a graph-based data model that composes every storefront page on every supported PV device worldwide. Our teams embrace agile methodologies with a focus on automation and continuous deployment. We follow high development standards and build solutions that scale long-term. On a daily basis we are solving challenging technical problems that create great opportunities for engineers to grow professionally and become tech experts. Our engineers are very excited to make code changes and test them at home on their PV-supported devices. The team is seeking a talented and passionate Software Development Engineer to join our team. A successful candidate will have a strong technical ability, great communication skills, a motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced environment, high creativity, great analytical reasoning skills, and, of course, a passion for TV and movies. A day in the life You will be building our best-in-class content aggregation platform while solving challenging technical problems. You will contribute to the PV storefront architecture. You will build platform capabilities and long term solutions that will need to perform at scale. We are at the epicenter of the storefront generation and hence you will have an opportunity to collaborate with many other PV teams and influence the PV technical ecosystem. About the team Our mission is building a highly-available, scalable and low-maintenance Content Aggregation Platform for carousels and titles that delivers the best content and high quality experience to PV customers. It's the only platform that delivers all carousels and titles to the storefront. The platform provides customers with the best-in-class content discovery experience. We own strongly-typed orchestration contracts and a rule engine that enables all PV content owners to onboard frictionlessly, fast storefront experimentation and content delivery to the end-customers. 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 software development engineer or related occupational 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 - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field 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 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, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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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