Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Data Platform , Fauna

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 for new and existing systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
  • Experience building and operating distributed services or APIs in production
  • Knowledge of large-scale data storage technologies

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate scalable services for handling multimodal robotics data
  • Own full lifecycle of components from design to monitoring
  • Create APIs and tools for engineers to access and process large datasets
  • Develop real-time and batch data processing systems for ML training
  • Collaborate with science and engineering teams to develop platform capabilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to to build the foundational data systems that power our robotics and machine learning development. In this role, you will design and implement the infrastructure for collecting, storing, processing, and transforming the vast amounts of data generated by our robots-from sensor telemetry and video streams to operational logs and performance metrics.

You will own the services, APIs, and distributed systems that ingest, store, process, and serve it reliably at scale. You will work across the stack and partner directly with applied scientists and robotics engineers, turning their evolving needs into durable platform capabilities.

Key job responsibilities

- Design, build, and operate scalable services and distributed systems for ingesting, storing, and serving large volumes of multimodal robotics data

- Own components end-to-end: design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and on-call

- Build well-designed APIs and tooling that let researchers and engineers discover, query, and process large datasets efficiently

- Develop real-time and batch processing systems for preparing data for ML training

- Partner with science and engineering teams to translate evolving requirements into reusable platform capabilities

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

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

- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

- Experience building and operating distributed services or APIs in production

- Experience with large-scale data storage technologies (object stores, columnar formats, time-series or relational databases)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Track record of building internal data platforms or tooling that accelerate ML for science and engineering teams

- Experience partnering directly with researchers or scientists to turn experimental workflows into durable platform capabilities

- Familiarity with ML workflows and how data systems support model training

- Experience with robotics, IoT, or other high-volume sensor data (time-series, video, point clouds)

- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP) and hybrid on-prem/cloud architectures

- Proficiency with SQL and query optimization for large datasets

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

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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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