Contract Amazon Software Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced ground-breaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?
We are seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement test solutions that support diagnostics, screening, repair verification, and refurbishment quality assurance for Amazon Devices. You will be hands-on - writing test scripts, building fixtures, analyzing failure data, and driving design improvements. You will work cross-functionally with product design, service engineering, operations, and software teams to ensure repaired and refurbished devices meet quality standards before re-entering the customer ecosystem.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Test Development & Execution
• Design, develop, and validate end-to-end test sequences for customer return screening, repair verification, and refurbishment quality assurance
• Write and maintain automated test scripts and diagnostic software for Amazon Device products
• Create and maintain test coverage documents (TCDs) for NPI and sustaining programs
• Design, build, and deploy test fixtures, jigs, and diagnostic tooling to support testing
• Execute hands-on testing, root cause analysis, and failure characterization
• Debug and troubleshoot test fixture issues to minimize downtime at repair sites
• Own test readiness deliverables for new product introductions within Reverse Logistics
About the team
Amazon Device Reverse Logistics' (ADRL) vision is to power the circular economy by giving consumer electronic products another chance to be loved. The ADRL mission is to delight consumer electronic customers worldwide by offering an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) return experience that delivers maximum margin recovery through flexible and world-class products and services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of consumer electronics experience
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in technical support, or experience in Linux and Networking protocols and experience in networking administration and troubleshooting
- Experience scripting or coding
- Experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or process improvement roles
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
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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, KY, Lexington - 105,600.00 - 157,300.00 USD annually