Amazon

Software Development Engineer, International Emerging Stores Sub-same Day

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software development experience (excluding internships)
  • 2+ years in system design or architecture focusing on reliability and scalability
  • 1+ year in software development engineer or a related role
  • 1+ year designing/developing large-scale or distributed applications
  • 1+ year experience with Object Oriented Design
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Proficient in at least one programming language (C#, C++, Java, Perl)

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate low-latency, highly available services for SSD delivery promises
  • Own complete feature lifecycle from initial design to production operations
  • Lead design discussions and achieve alignment with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure operational excellence through monitoring and defect reduction
  • Investigate edge cases and perform safe rollout testing
  • Identify risks proactively and communicate effectively with the team
  • Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Quarterly hackathons and continuous learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Do you want to shape how fast Amazon can deliver to hundreds of millions of customers? The Sub-Same-Day (SSD) team builds the technology behind Amazon's fastest delivery promises across India and Emerging Marketplaces - getting orders to customers in hours, not days.

We're looking for a Software Development Engineer II who wants to own high-scale, low-latency systems that directly move the speed and reliability customers see at checkout. You'll design and build services that compute and optimize the fastest reliable delivery promise for every order.

-Build customer-facing systems at massive scale and single-digit-millisecond latency

-Own features end-to-end, from design through production and operations

-Directly impact conversion, delivery speed, and customer trust across 10+ marketplaces

Key job responsibilities

-Design, build, and operate scalable, low-latency, highly available services that power SSD delivery promises.

-Own features end-to-end - requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing operations.

-Lead design discussions and independently drive alignment with partner teams (Promise, transportation, search etc. ).

-Uphold operational excellence: monitoring, alarming, on-call, and driving down defects and tickets.

-Dive deep on edge cases, testing, and safe production rollouts (canary deployments, metrics, dashboards).

-Proactively identify and mitigate risks; communicate progress, blockers, and tradeoffs clearly.

-Mentor SDE-1s and junior engineers - review code and designs, unblock them, and raise the technical bar.

-Contribute to the team's technical roadmap and continuous improvement of our systems.

A day in the life

You'll partner with product managers, applied scientists, and engineering teams across Promise, ATROPS, transportation, and DEX to ship features that make delivery faster and more reliable. A typical day includes a team standup, design and code reviews, hands-on development, and digging into production metrics. You'll take part in operational excellence and on-call to keep our services healthy. Beyond delivery, we invest in learning and fun - quarterly hackathons and fortnightly GenAI brown-bag sessions where the team explores new technology together.

About the team

The Sub-Same-Day (SSD) team owns the technology behind Amazon's fastest delivery experiences across India and Emerging Marketplaces (AU, BR, MX, AE, SA, SG, EG, TR, ZA). Our mission is to give every customer the fastest reliable promise we can keep - and to extend same-day and sub-same-day speed to new marketplaces and customers. We're a high-ownership, customer-obsessed team that values deep technical work, operational excellence, and continuous learning. We move fast, support each other, and celebrate wins together.

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

- 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, 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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