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Software Development Engineer - Distributed Services

Posted Sep 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Backend Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Work arrangement
On-site

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Role Summary

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The Software Development Engineer will work on Amazon's Item & Offer Platform, which processes real-time updates to product details, prices, inventory, and relationships. The role participates across the software development process to help shape the platform and build scalable, extensible solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with customers on design.
  • Execute designs in a scalable and extensible way.
  • Participate in all parts of the software development process.

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Qualifications

Required: 3+ years of non-internship professional software development; 2+ years designing or architecting new and existing systems; 1+ year as a software development engineer or in a related occupation; 1+ year designing and developing large-scale software applications, tools, systems, or services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl; and 1+ year of object-oriented design. Also requires programming experience in at least one language and knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, problem solving, and complexity analysis. The posting lists a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, and separately lists a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Required

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and...
  • 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
  • 1+ years designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools,...
  • 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience or knowledge in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem...
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; the posting also lists a...

Preferred

  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build...
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Knowledge of software engineering and full software development life cycle best practices, including software architectures, continuous...
  • Experience with distributed computing, programs, and systems
  • Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and management to collect requirements and describe software features and...
  • Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring or coaching, and managing teams of Software Engineers
  • Experience leading and influencing a team or organization, or debugging, profiling, and implementing software engineering practices in...
  • 5+ years of server-side development experience

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

At the heart of Amazon's e-commerce business is the Item & Offer Platform engineering team. The platform is used by millions of merchants to expose customers to new products or new offerings on existing products. Using massively parallel processing and proprietary techniques, millions of updates to details, prices, inventory levels, and relationships are processed in real time to keep Amazon's catalog fresh. Imagine that on any given day your solutions bring billions of experiences to customers around the globe; that is the reality on the Item & Offer Platform team.
The Item and Offer Platform team is an agile, fast-moving team driving the future of this central piece of Amazon's shopping experience. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to shape that future.
In this role, you will participate in all parts of the software development process, from collaborating with customers on design to executing that design in a scalable and extensible way. You will have the opportunity to solve hard computer science problems and help the business every day.
Successful candidates are passionate about translating high-level, ambiguous business goals to software platforms that enable multiple businesses. You are passionate about taking initiative, delivering extensible, on-time solutions, and being a part of high-performing teams.

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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 1+ years of professional software development experience, or Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or equivalent
- Experience in computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis)
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, and problem solving
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl

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
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
- Experience with distributed computing, programs and systems
- Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
- Experience leading and influencing your team or organization, or experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems
- 5+ years of server-side development experience
- Experience with large distributed IT systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.