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Job Summary We are seeking a highly capable Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) who also functions as a Data Scientist , combining strong software engineering expertise with advanced ...

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Software Development Engineer II, AVMS

Austin, TX • On-site

Amazon
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,180 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Our customers are Amazon, internal stakeholders, and Amazon's customers. Our engineers work directly with stakeholders, get close to customers' needs, and are empowered to take technical risks to build the best-in-class software with respect to quality, scale, and insights. The technical foundation this team builds, helps keep all of Amazon (Fulfillment Centers, Physical Stores, Whole Foods, Fresh, etc.) secure.
We need folks who have a passion for building hyper-scale systems that are always online

Those with an entrepreneurial spirit to take risks, experiment with new technical methods, and focus on improving what came before will find themselves perfectly at home in our team.
Key job responsibilities
- Architecture Design and Review
- Software Feature development in Java and Python using AWS services (S3, Lambda, SQS, Fargate/ECS, EMR, Spark, etc.)
- Setting and achieving a high bar for Operational Excellence.
- Earning trust in all directions; building partnerships with technical internal Amazon stakeholders WW.
- System resilience testing and preparation.
- Software project planning using Agile Methodologies (Scrum)
A day in the life
As a member of the team, your duties will range from system/software design, AWS configuration, software feature/library development, strategic technical planning, and partnering with several security and technical teams worldwide. One day you might be helping a vendor onboard their data into the magnificent data pipelines your team built, and the next day you may be advocating for a feature rewrite based on a deep dive analysis you performed. You will be part of making the team your own

We believe in a self-organizing team. As one of the founding members you will help shape team process, outcomes, and goals as part of interactions with Senior Amazon Leadership. Each day you will achieve new successes as you adapt to Amazon scaling, new bad actors arising, and emerging technologies being added to your portfolio.

You will shape, form, and deliver all aspects of the software and operations that your team delivers to enable defensive security and security management success.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences

Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness

Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US