Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Prime Science

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 in system design or architecture focusing on reliability and scaling.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience in building large-scale machine-learning infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable science products serving hundreds of millions of users.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team to solve complex science problems.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to develop tailored science solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Identify and address operational challenges to ensure excellence.
  • Lead process improvements in software development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) matching program.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Parental leave provisions.
  • Mental health support and resources.
Full Job Description
As an experienced engineer, you will collaborate with economists, applied scientists and developers across the company to develop, test and deploy services that implement a wide range of econometric and AI models. This requires the use of sophisticated distributed systems, application of advanced statistical techniques and the processing of big data. A successful candidate will have a passion for innovation, interest in advancing technology, and excitement about working with AI in a high-impact business domain.

Key job responsibilities

- Design and build science products that scale to 100's of millions of customers

- Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to deliver with high quality on hard science problems

- Interface with internal customers to build science products that solve their needs

- Grow more junior engineers and be force multiplier

- Identify operational challenges early in the system and drive operational excellence

- Contribute to and lead the improvements in development processes

A day in the life

You will work to build out scalable AI/ML foundations for the WW Prime team, scaling science across key Prime marketing activities worldwide. You will develop highly available micro services that power real-time decisions for hundreds of millions of Prime customers - our UDS (Unified Decisioning Service) is a tier-1 service handling peak traffic during Prime Day and holiday events with single-digit millisecond latency requirements.

You will build scalable offline systems for large-scale AI/ML training and inference workflows, including model scoring pipelines that process billions of customer-decisions pairs daily.

You will work with AWS technologies on a daily basis including Bedrock, SageMaker, EMR, Glue, Step Functions, DynamoDB, ECS/Fargate, and CloudWatch. You'll collaborate closely with applied scientists to productionize ML models and with partner teams across Acquisition, Retention, Onboarding, Benefits, and Prime CX to deliver customer-facing experiences at Amazon scale.

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

- 2+ years of building large-scale machine-learning infrastructure for online recommendation, ads ranking, personalization or search experience

- Experience in machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, statistics or natural language processing

- Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

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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