Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Simple Email Service

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
  • Experience with at least one programming language
  • Strong design and coding skills
  • Expertise in large-scale distributed system design

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop next-gen configuration and onboarding experiences
  • Build natural language interfaces to simplify resource management
  • Produce robust and maintainable code at scale
  • Solve complex problems at the intersection of AI/ML and customer experience
  • Challenge existing solutions to address evolving customer needs
  • Participate in setting the vision for unified configuration
  • Drive the design of AI-powered tooling for customer adaptability

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Access to mental health support
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Join the Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) team, where you'll tackle the challenges of sending billions of emails daily for businesses worldwide. You'll build systems that handle massive scale, develop innovative solutions to combat email abuse, and create AI/ML capabilities that solve real customer problems around deliverability and engagement.

As part of our engineering team, you'll work across specialized groups focused on high-performance sending infrastructure, control mechanisms, insightful analytics, and intuitive user interfaces. Whether you're passionate about distributed systems that scale to billions of events daily, security solutions that protect sender reputation, or customer-focused tools that simplify complex email management, SES offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a service that businesses worldwide depend on.

The SES Command team's mission is making sure what we have is easy to understand by both AI and our end customers. We are building the future of configuration, where natural language replaces complex APIs, where onboarding feels effortless, and where managing millions of resources is as simple as managing one. Our vision is a platform that adapts to how customers think, not the other way around, creating a unified experience that makes the power of SES accessible to everyone. As part of the broader AWS organization, we're committed to continuous innovation that improves the overall customer experience for businesses of all sizes.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have strong design and coding skills. The candidate will be a catalyst for change by working with product managers and engineers to build intuitive, scalable solutions that make complex email management feel effortless. If you are passionate about reimagining how customers interact with cloud services through natural language and AI-driven experiences, then we would like to talk to you.

As a Software Development Engineer on the SES Command team, you will:
• Design, develop, and support next-generation configuration and onboarding experiences that make the full power of SES accessible to every customer, regardless of technical expertise
• Build natural language interfaces that replace complex APIs, enabling customers to manage resources the way they think
• Produce code that is robust, efficient, and maintainable at the scale of millions of customer resources
• Work on challenging problems at the intersection of AI/ML, distributed systems, and customer experience - from intent understanding to resource orchestration
• Continually challenge what exists and explore what should be changed to best meet evolving customer needs, simplifying complexity without sacrificing capability
• Possess expert knowledge in large-scale distributed system design and engineering best practices
• Participate in setting the vision and roadmap for unified configuration experiences, in alignment with customer needs and the broader SES strategy
• Drive algorithm and architecture design for AI-powered tooling that adapts to how customers think, not the other way around
• Join a motivated, top-notch team and collaborate to solve meaningful problems in a fun, innovative environment

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

- 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

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, Seattle - 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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