Software Development Engineer - 2026 (US)

Software Development Engineer – 2026 (US) Job ID: 3177934 – Amazon.com Services LLC Overview Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, making us one of the world's most beloved brands. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first‐hand. Key Responsibilities Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross‐disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward. Design and develop scalable solutions using cloud‐native architectures and microservices in a large distributed computing environment. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation. Build and maintain resilient distributed systems that are scalable, fault‐tolerant, and cost‐effective. Leverage and contribute to the development of GenAI and AI‐powered tools to enhance development productivity while staying current with emerging technologies. Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns. Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on‐call duties. Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues. Required Qualifications Experience with at least one general‐purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript. Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object‐oriented design principles. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields. Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred Qualifications Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience. Experience with AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), open‐source contributions, version control systems, debugging and troubleshooting complex systems. Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Strong problem‐solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Locations AZ – Phoenix, Tempe CA – Berkeley, Culver City, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Irvine, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale CO – Boulder, Denver GA – Atlanta, Kennesaw IL – Chicago MA – Boston, Cambridge, Hudson, North Reading, Westborough MD – Baltimore MI – Detroit MN – Minneapolis NJ – Jersey City NY – New York OR – Portland PA – Philadelphia, Pittsburgh TN – Nashville TX – Austin, Dallas VA – Arlington, Herndon WI – Madison WA – Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond Specialized Areas for Application Machine Learning Distributed Systems and Data Management Database Systems Quantum Computing Network Development Query Processing and Optimization Automated Reasoning Embedded Systems Data Engineering Mobile Development Game Development Benefits & Compensation The base salary range for this position is $110,500.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‐on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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. Posting Information Posted: November 11, 2025 (Updated about 19 hours ago) – Updated: February 13, 2026 (Updated about 20 hours ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr