Amazon

Software Development Engineer, AI Data Infrastructure

Amazon$143K — $194K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years designing or architecting systems with a focus on reliability
  • 2+ years developing large-scale software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language

Responsibilities

  • Design and build data ingestion pipelines for multi-modal recordings
  • Develop search and discovery services for dataset retrieval
  • Create data transformation and quality validation frameworks
  • Implement workflows for episode segmentation of session recordings
  • Collaborate with science teams to enhance data access patterns
  • Design scalable solutions using AWS cloud-native architectures
  • Contribute to metadata enrichment tools and documentation generation
  • Engage in code reviews and maintain operational excellence
  • Work in an agile environment applying CI/CD practices
  • Utilize AI-powered tools to improve development productivity

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan
Full Job Description
We are building a data management platform that ingests, processes, and serves petabyte-scale multi-modal datasets - including video, sensor telemetry, and structured metadata - captured from instrumented robotic workcell environments. Our platform enables science teams to discover relevant datasets in minutes instead of weeks, transform raw data into training-ready formats, and maintain full data lineage and reproducibility across experiments. You'll work at the intersection of data engineering, AI/ML infrastructure, and robotics - building systems that directly enable foundation model training for robotic manipulation.

At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Key job responsibilities
• Design and build data ingestion pipelines that process continuous multi-modal recordings (video, pose tracking, force/tactile telemetry) from instrumented capture environments into structured, searchable datasets.
• Develop search and discovery services that enable scientists to find relevant datasets across large catalogs using keyword, metadata filtering, and semantic search capabilities.
• Build data transformation and quality validation frameworks that automate repetitive data processing tasks and enforce data quality standards across registered datasets.
• Implement episode segmentation workflows that process continuous session recordings into discrete, labeled task executions with synchronized multi-stream alignment.
• Collaborate with science teams to understand their data access patterns and build programmatic interfaces that integrate with ML training workflows and notebook environments.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud-native architectures (AWS services including S3, OpenSearch, Lambda, Step Functions) in a large distributed computing environment.
• Contribute to metadata enrichment tooling and automated documentation generation that improves dataset discoverability and reduces producer onboarding friction.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, and maintain operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and on-call responsibilities.
• Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while building resilient, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Leverage and contribute to AI-powered tools (including GenAI capabilities) to enhance development productivity and data quality automation.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

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

- 2+ 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

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- 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

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, MA, N.Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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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