Software Development Engineer (SDE-II), AFT Outbound & Flow
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) stands at the forefront of e-commerce innovation, powering the intricate network that brings millions of products to customers' doorsteps every day. As the technological backbone of Amazon's global fulfillment operations, AFT designs, develops, and implements state-of-art solutions that revolutionize how we think about logistics and supply chain management. From massive automated warehouses to agile micro-fulfillment centers, AFT's systems orchestrate a complex dance of inventory, robotics, and human expertise. Our teams tackle challenges at an unprecedented scale, leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and AI to optimize every aspect of the fulfillment process. By continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, AFT not only enhances the customer experience through faster, more reliable deliveries but also creates safer, more efficient work environments for fulfillment center associates. As we expand our reach across North America, Europe, and beyond, AFT remains committed to its mission: building the world's safest and most efficient fulfillment network, one innovation at a time.
As an SDE-2 in our team, you'll be at the heart of our software development process, delivering core components with high quality and efficiency. You'll quickly adapt to our technology stack and business needs, implementing robust solutions through rapid, thorough code reviews and deployments. Your strong operational excellence will ensure the health of our features, while your clear communication skills will keep stakeholders informed. You'll set up crucial monitoring systems and provide insightful metrics to define success. Your role involves improving our development and testing processes, addressing complex migration projects, and advising on potential risks and solutions. We're looking for someone who can become a trusted team member, actively participate in technical discussions, and contribute to the success of others. If you're ready to take on challenging projects, drive innovation, and grow in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you
Key job responsibilities
As an SDE-2, you will be responsible for understanding and delivering core components of our program's functionality. This involves quickly adapting to new technologies and business requirements, demonstrating a solid grasp of design approaches, and conducting rapid, high-quality code reviews. You'll independently design, implement, and deploy software features and components, ensuring they meet our program commitments. Maintaining operational excellence is crucial; you'll be expected to uphold a high-quality standard in feature health, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and provide clear operational and business metrics. Setting up robust monitoring systems and alarms will be part of your role in facilitating easier software maintenance for the team.
Your responsibilities will also include improving the team's development and testing processes. You'll advise on visible risks and roadblocks, providing solutions with comprehensive technical narratives that address complexity and trade-offs. Given the challenging nature of our projects, you'll need to seek direction, keep the team informed of your approach, and solicit feedback when making critical decisions. Active participation in technical forums and discussions is expected, as is contributing to your teammates' success. As you build trust within the team, you'll play a key role in fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and maintains high standards of software development.
About the team
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) stands as the driving force behind Amazon's world-class fulfillment network, spearheading innovation in the design, development, and operation of state-of-art technology solutions. These solutions are the backbone of Amazon's global logistics operations, ensuring unparalleled efficiency and reliability. At AFT, we're reshaping the e-commerce landscape through pioneering automation, integrating advanced robotics and AI into our fulfillment centers to dramatically improve speed and accuracy. Our systems manage millions of items across a vast network of facilities, from massive automated warehouses to agile micro-fulfillment centers, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in fulfillment technology.
Our work at AFT has a direct impact on millions of customers worldwide, ensuring faster and more reliable deliveries while enhancing the overall customer experience. We develop tools and technologies that make our fulfillment center associates' jobs safer and more efficient, and our solutions are deployed across North America, Europe, and beyond, shaping the future of global e-commerce logistics. With end-to-end ownership of the fulfillment technology stack, from network infrastructure to labor planning, we're relentlessly focused on continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to make our network safer, faster, and more efficient. Joining AFT means being at the forefront of logistics innovation, working on challenges that impact millions of customers every day, and helping to build the safest, most efficient fulfillment network on Earth.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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