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Inter Sys Eng II - AMZ9673895

Seattle, WA · On-site

$129K - $174K/yr

AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. Offered Position: Interdisciplinary Sys Eng II Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ9673895 Position Responsibilities: Operate autonomously ...

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Database Engineer II - AMZ10279645

Seattle, WA · On-site

$149K - $168K/yr

AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. Offered Position: Database Engineer II Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ10279645 Position Responsibilities: Design and develop robust and scalable ...

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Research Scientist III - AMZ10061595

Seattle, WA · On-site

$164K - $215K/yr

AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. Offered Position: Research Scientist III Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ10061595 Position Responsibilities: Develop and apply state of the art ...

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Database Engineer III - AMZ10108383

Seattle, WA · On-site

$155K - $197K/yr

AMAZON DEV CENTER U.S., INC. Offered Position: Database Engineer III Job Location: Seattle, Washington Job Number: AMZ10108383 Position Responsibilities: Design and develop robust, scalable database ...

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How much do amazon development center jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon development center in Seattle, WA is $88,177.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Amazon Development Center?

An Amazon Development Center is a specialized office or facility where Amazon focuses on research and development activities, including software engineering, product innovation, and technology solutions. These centers are located around the world and employ teams of engineers, scientists, and product managers who work on core technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce solutions. The goal of an Amazon Development Center is to drive innovation and support Amazon's wide range of products and services globally.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive at an Amazon Development Center?

To thrive at an Amazon Development Center, you typically need strong programming skills, knowledge of computer science fundamentals, and a relevant technical degree such as Computer Science or Engineering. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS), version control systems (e.g., Git), and coding languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this environment. These skills ensure the ability to design scalable solutions, contribute to high-impact projects, and work effectively within Amazon's fast-paced, innovative culture.

What types of collaborative projects can employees expect to work on at the Amazon Development Center?

At the Amazon Development Center, employees often collaborate on large-scale, cross-functional projects that involve teams from engineering, product management, UX design, and data science. These projects can range from developing new features for Amazon's core platforms to innovating solutions for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Regular team meetings, agile workflows, and code reviews foster a highly collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged. This teamwork not only enhances project outcomes but also provides valuable learning and professional growth opportunities.
Amazon Development Center jobs near you
Infographic showing various Amazon Development Center job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,177 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon MSK

Socket.dev

Seattle, WA • On-site

$143.70 - $194.40/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon MSK

Job ID: 10431930 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer II (SDE‑2) to join the MSK (Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka) team. In this role you will design, build, and operate large‑scale distributed systems that form the backbone of the MSK Control Plane. You will work close to the infrastructure layer, writing software that provisions and manages compute across diverse environments and directly impact how millions of customers run their containerized workloads.

As an SDE‑2 you will own the end‑to‑end delivery of significant features, drive technical design decisions, and raise the bar on engineering and operational excellence across the team.

Key Job Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, deploy, and maintain innovative software solutions to deliver new features in performance, cost, and reliability.
  • Use software engineering best practices to ensure the standard of quality of all team deliverables.
  • Build and implement high‑quality distributed system software.
  • Work in an agile development environment prioritizing the most important and impactful projects.
  • Provision and manage compute across diverse environments, ensuring availability and efficiency for millions of customers.
Basic Qualifications
  • 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems (design patterns, reliability and scaling).
  • 1+ year of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
  • 1+ year 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.
  • 1+ year 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

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

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range: $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually (Seattle, WA). The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans), EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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