Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Fulfillment Technology (AFT), Platform Engineering and Services (AFT Rodeo)

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 of design or architecture experience for systems
  • 3+ years of experience in the Video Games Industry
  • Proficiency in at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test software components for fulfillment technologies
  • Build software adhering to industry best practices
  • Design large-scale data storage solutions with low latency
  • Participate in defining and applying coding standards
  • Estimate development tasks and negotiate timelines
  • Mentor junior team members on skills and best practices
  • Document and communicate technical concepts with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
Full Job Description
Are you ready for a challenge? As a Software Development Engineer on the Rodeo team, you will develop our next generation of foundational software that provides real-time visibility into outbound and inbound fulfillment workflows. You will build systems that consolidate data from disparate sources across Amazon's fulfillment network, enabling operations managers and automated systems to make critical decisions that get customer shipments out the door on time. You will own design and development of distributed systems that process over 54K transactions per second during peak events while maintaining 99.999% availability with sub-250ms response times. You will contribute to a wide range of projects in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on everything from event processing pipelines to data indexing systems to customer-facing APIs. You will be involved in all aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of your product. A commitment to teamwork, hustle, and strong communication skills are absolute requirements. Creating reliable, scalable, and high-performance services and architectures requires exceptional technical expertise. If you have that expertise, are customer-centric, and motivated about building systems that operate at global scale with minimal human intervention, then we want to talk to you! Key job responsibilities As a successful candidate you are passionate about building quality software that has a big impact on your organization. You are an advocate for best practices in developing requirements, designing components, implementing robust code and testing it with unit tests. You strive for the best quality, but aspiring to not lose sight of timelines and delivering important results for your customers. You thrive on deep discussion with your teammates and are open minded and eager to learn from diversity of thought. You are ready to take on stretch assignments that take your career to the next level. -You will design, develop and test software components that interact with fulfillment center technologies, such as material handling equipment, computer vision, robotics and cloud services -Build new software using best practices and high quality standards -Design novel large scale data store solutions for high frequency data and with low latency access -Participate in definition of coding standards and apply them in code and design reviews -Provide estimates for development tasks and negotiate timelines with project leaders -Mentor junior team members and help them acquire critical skills and best practices Document and communicate technical concepts to team members and stakeholders Participate in deep technical discussions, where you stand up for your ideas and work with team members to find the best solution for the customer -Identify technical and project risks and take initiative to mitigate them A day in the life Full-cycle ownership. You contribute to all aspects of the software development cycle, including scoping, design, development, testing, and delivery of features that provide real-time visibility into Amazon's fulfillment operations. • High-scale data processing. You build systems that consume massive data streams from 10+ upstream sources, processing over 54K transactions per second during peak events. You design pipelines that aggregate, index, and serve this data to 88 dependent systems and 700+ clients across AFT with sub-250ms response times. • AWS-native architecture. You leverage the full AWS stack including DynamoDB for event storage, SNS for event streaming, OpenSearch for indexing, Lambda for serverless processing, CloudWatch for monitoring, and S3 for data persistence. You architect for 99.999% availability across multiple regions. • Technology diversity. You collaborate with your team to design solutions using the best technology for each problem-whether that's Java for event processing services, Python for data pipelines, TypeScript for frontend services, or exploring new AWS capabilities you haven't used before. • Modernization at scale. You modernize 15-year-old legacy systems that serve fulfillment centers worldwide, upgrading capabilities while maintaining backward compatibility for 88 programmatic clients. You balance innovation with operational stability for systems that are critical to getting customer shipments out the door on time. About the team About RODEO: We build Amazon's critical real-time fulfillment visibility system that impacts thousands of FC associates worldwide. RODEO (Realtime Outbound DEmand Observer) provides real-time visibility into inbound/outbound workflows-giving fulfillment centers a high-level view of shipment states and the ability to drill down for problem-solving. What Makes This Role Exciting: • Design flexible, scalable solutions for one of AFT's most complex business critical Tier-1 service • Work on highly visible, innovative projects that helps FC Operation worldwide • Tackle technical complexity with real-time event processing at 55K TPS (less than 200ms) supporting 850+ fulfillment centers worldwide 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 - 3+ years of Video Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops) experience - Experience programming with at least one software programming language - Bachelor's degree 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 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 - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 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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