Software Development Engineer
Posted on: 15 Feb 2021
Seattle, WA
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
If you want to develop systems from the ground up, like working with cloud based technologies (most of the AWS), want to work with front-line system, and have a passion for other languages, then this is the job for you!
The Localization Platform team develops and maintains the tools and systems that deliver localized content to Amazon's customers in many languages around the globe. Our tools and services are used by all of Amazon's businesses, including AWS, Kindle and of course, the Amazon websites.
Developers on the Localization Platform Team use a variety of technologies including Java, Python, AWS, Node.js, and React. We work in a fun, fast-paced environment that provides the opportunity to work in all areas of our applications (backend, service, front-end). We build engaging user experiences on the front-end, and iterate at all levels of the stack to improve our architecture, scalability and developer experience. This role also offers opportunities for project management, leadership, and software design.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled in, or received at a minimum a Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field such as IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Proficiency in one of the following languages: Java, C++, or C
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled in, or received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
Previous technical internship(s)
Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases
Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly
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.
Amazon.com
Seattle, WA
Amazon.com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) segments. It sells merchandise and content purchased for resale from third-party sellers through physical stores and online stores.
The company also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo devices; provides Kindle Direct Publishing, an online service that allows independent authors and publishers to make their books available in the Kindle Store; and develops and produces media content.
In addition, it offers programs that enable sellers to sell their products on its Websites, as well as their own branded Websites; and programs that allow authors, musicians, filmmakers, skill and app developers, and others to publish and sell content. Further, the company provides compute, storage, database, and other AWS services, as well as compute, storage, database offerings, fulfillment, publishing, digital content subscriptions, advertising, and co-branded credit card agreement services.
Additionally, it offers Amazon Prime, a membership program, which provides free shipping of various items; access to streaming of movies and TV episodes; and other services. It serves consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, and content creators. Amazon.com, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Volkswagen AG. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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IndustryInformation Technology
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No. of Employees647,500
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Website
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Jobs Posted12764
