Job Information
Amazon Software Development Engineer, Global Mile-Planning and Optimization in Bellevue, Washington
Description
Join Amazon's mission to revolutionize global logistics and empower sellers worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer II in our Global Logistics team, you'll play a pivotal role in building innovative, cross-border logistics solutions that connect sellers with customers across the globe. This is your chance to shape the future of international trade and make a lasting impact on Amazon's global expansion.
Key job responsibilities
Design and develop highly available, scalable distributed systems
Create seamless interfaces between sellers, shippers, trade agents, and customs authorities
Drive strategic planning and project execution for global logistics initiatives
Contribute to hiring and developing engineering talent within the team
Ensure operational excellence and shape solutions to achieve our long-term vision
A day in the life
You'll start your day collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex logistics challenges. You might find yourself designing new APIs to streamline customs processes, optimizing algorithms for efficient route planning, or mentoring junior engineers on best practices. Throughout the day, you'll balance hands-on coding with strategic discussions, always keeping the customer experience at the forefront of your decisions.
About the team
Our Global Logistics team is dedicated to building Amazon's global logistics pipeline, enabling seamless product movement worldwide. We're focused on creating innovative solutions that eliminate barriers between buyers and sellers, allowing third-party sellers to expand their businesses into new markets. Our work directly contributes to Amazon's goal of being the most customer-centric company on Earth, setting new benchmarks in logistics and driving multi-year innovations in the field.
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock
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
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Amazon 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.