Software Development Engineer, Level 5, Kata

DescriptionAre you passionate about building scalable technologies that power the shopping experiences of millions of Amazon customers? Join our team as a Software Development Engineer and play a pivotal role in accelerating the development of the authoring tools used by store builders to create mobile and website experiences.In this role, you will develop programming languages and tools used by store builders to define customer-facing shopping experiences on the Amazon mobile app and website. You will leverage your expertise in distributed systems, end-to-end system design, and compilers to solve complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams of senior engineers to propose and drive innovative, large-scale system designs and implementations. You will own key technical decisions and work directly with customers to build solutions that meet their needs. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and visibility, with ample opportunities for growth and mentorship from seasoned engineering leaders.If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment and are excited to contribute to the continued evolution of Amazon's retail platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us accelerate innovation at Amazon Store scale.Key job responsibilities* Define new language capabilities and develop innovative language frameworks, including transpilers to other programming languages* Lead the evolution of the tools and technologies that empower our store builders* Take full ownership of challenging technical problems and collaborate cross-functionally with engineers to implement high-quality, customer-focused solutions* Communicate requirements, negotiate priorities, and clarify success criteria for technical projects* Participate in peer code reviews and provide valuable, actionable feedback to improve engineering quality* Facilitate productive discussions, ask insightful questions, and provide well-reasoned recommendations to identify risks and align diverse stakeholders* Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences* Leverage expertise in areas like distributed systems, compilers, and end-to-end design to shape the future of Amazon's retail experiences* Thrive in a highly autonomous, visible role with ample opportunities for growth within a talented, collaborative engineering team* Raise the bar on operational excellence by meeting or exceeding critical system-level SLAs, such as availability and latencyA day in the lifeThis is a wide-ranging role that involves partnering closely with other technical leaders, engaging with store builders and influencing program leaders. It requires leading execution and delivery by a specialized team that is at the center of Amazons next-generation architecture. One day you may be driving a capability design, and another you may be leading delivery for a complex project, or participating in how to improve the team processes. Next, you may be plugged into an important operational issue that is impacting the health of the Store, influencing your team to make the best decision for the customer in the moment.About the teamThis team builds authoring tools and languages used by store builders to create shopping experiences for customers on Amazons online stores.We are open to hiring candidates to work on the following location: Seattle, WA, USABasic 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 languagePreferred 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 equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.