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Temporary Amazon Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$126K - $166K/yr

Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Strong ...

... Amazon Elastic Search, S3. Strong understanding of IAM roles and policies. - • Proven experience ... Devops etc. o Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure. o ...

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Danville, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Summary This Software Engineer position will be part of the software engineering team, helping ... No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered. Equal ...

Embedded Software Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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What does a temporary Amazon software engineer do, and how does the temporary nature of the role impact daily work?

As a Temporary Amazon Software Engineer, you’ll often be assigned to specific, time-bound projects such as feature development, bug fixes, or system optimizations. The temporary nature of the position means you’ll likely be expected to ramp up quickly, collaborate closely with full-time team members, and deliver tangible results within a set timeframe. While you may not be involved in long-term planning, you’ll still participate in agile sprints, code reviews, and team meetings. This role provides valuable exposure to Amazon’s engineering practices and is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What is a temporary Amazon software engineer?

Temporary Amazon Software Engineers are software development professionals hired by Amazon on a short-term basis, often through contracts or internships, to work on specific projects or to fill in during periods of high demand. They perform many of the same duties as full-time software engineers, including designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software systems. While their employment is not permanent, they are typically integrated into Amazon's engineering teams and are expected to follow the company's coding standards and practices. Temporary roles can provide valuable experience and sometimes lead to permanent opportunities within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary Amazon software engineer?

To thrive as a Temporary Amazon Software Engineer, you typically need a strong background in computer science, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++. Familiarity with AWS services, version control systems like Git, and possibly certifications in cloud computing or specific technologies are commonly required. Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills help you integrate quickly and collaborate effectively within fast-paced, project-driven teams. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering high-quality software solutions on tight timelines and meeting Amazon's high standards.
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Software Engineering Manager (Embedded Systems)

Watchfire

Danville, IL • On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Summary
This Software Engineering Manager position will be part of the software engineering team that builds the next generation of our flagship software products for the digital signage industry. The person will manage a team of high caliber engineers and will be deeply involved in activities relating to research, design, development, test, and maintenance of software products and solutions across multiple technical projects. It requires a broad background of technical and process knowledge, with experience in code reviews, unit testing, revision control, build management, etc. This position provides expert guidance, drives decision making, and supports the software engineering team in various technical and functional aspects of research, development of new products, and maintenance of existing products.
A successful candidate will be a strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions and disciplines. The candidate should be self-directed and have experience and knowledge of software design, coding, and testing methodologies. Though the focus for this position will be a hands-on manager for designing and developing embedded systems running on micro-controllers, there will be opportunities to work on user facing web and mobile applications. Our product software is a critical differentiator in our market, and we take great pride in our in-house products developed entirely by this team, from embedded systems to exceptional user facing GUI applications.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of software engineers specialized in embedded system development.
  • Project management, facilitation and participation in architecture, design, developments and maintenance of embedded applications for our content playback sub-system.
  • Research hardware trends and work with Electrical Engineering to arrive at the next generation of micro-controllers that are cost effective and performant.
  • Help create and review system and software requirements.
  • Work with stakeholders in R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to collect requirements.
  • Organize and participate in design reviews.
  • Help foster good software engineering practices and mentor junior engineers.
  • Encourage thorough code reviews and unit testing.
  • Improve branch management, revision control, and build management.
  • Agile development, Software documentation and configuration management.
  • Review test cases used to perform verification and validation of software. Work closely with the QA team.
  • Own the data gathering and assist in troubleshooting of products under design or returned/reported from the field.
  • Involvement in all aspects of the software engineering process.
  • Follow relevant company procedures and help create and maintain relevant documentation.

Required Education/Qualification:
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience building embedded systems software.
  • Experience working on embedded systems with C++ as the primary programming platform.
  • Experience with embedded operating systems - Windows on x86, Linux in ARM and x86
  • Additionally, QT, Video, and Security protocols would be ideal.
  • Proficiency in communication protocols (Ethernet and Serial specifically). Understanding the OSI model is a plus.
  • Experience with version control software (preferably Git), Continuous Integration Build systems (preferably Jenkins), project management tools (like Jira) and automated testing tools.
  • Broad experience in Object Oriented Design/Analysis (OOD/OOA). Solid understanding of design languages such as UML will be a plus.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other ideal skills include:
  • A year or two for functional management experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of hardware architecture - micro controllers, SOCs etc.
  • FPGA programming.
  • Experience programming in Python (used as a hardware testing tool or hardware simulator/emulator).
  • Experience with image processing and rendering algorithms.
  • Familiarity with Agile product development methodology (Scrum in particular) is a plus.
  • Exposure to cloud services like AWS or Amazon will be an added plus.

Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company Paid Life/ADD
  • Voluntary Life/ADD
  • Dependent Life/ADD
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Vacation
  • Personal Time

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered.
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