Software Development Engineer Ii

Description As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization we have a vision to provide business applications leveraging Amazon s unique experience and expertise that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon s real-world experience to build opinionated turnkey solutions Where customers prefer to buy over build we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use Join Amazon s Just Walk Out JWO team where we re revolutionizing brick-and-mortar retail by eliminating checkout lines - something shoppers have disliked for centuries We re not just envisioning a world without checkout lines we re actively building and scaling this reality This role offers a unique opportunity to solve complex previously unsolved challenges in physical retail through innovative problem-solving technical design and coding expertise As a Software Development Engineer II on our team you ll contribute to technology that blends artificial intelligence and computer vision to create seamless shopping experiences You ll design and develop solutions that address architectural bottlenecks while creating customer-focused innovations This is your chance to make a significant impact on how millions of people shop working on a domain that s truly new to the world Key job responsibilities 1 Design and develop scalable software solutions that address architectural bottlenecks in the Just Walk Out technology ensuring high performance and reliability for brick-and-mortar retail applications 2 Contribute significantly to the full software development lifecycle including scoping design coding testing deployment and maintenance while demonstrating operational excellence 3 Solve complex previously unsolved challenges in retail environments by applying strong technical design skills and creating innovative solutions that enhance the customer experience 4 Actively participate in the code review process providing meaningful feedback to team members and ensuring high-quality software development standards 5 Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers and product managers to integrate AI and computer vision technology into retail environments A day in the life Your day starts with a quick team stand-up to align priorities and discuss any blockers You might spend the morning reviewing code from teammates or deep-diving into optimizing services that power the Just Walk Out technology After lunch you ll collaborate with product managers to refine requirements for new features that enhance the in-store shopping experience You ll write clean efficient code run tests to ensure quality and work through complex technical challenges with your peers Throughout the day you ll balance new feature development with operational excellence ensuring our systems remain reliable for shoppers in stores worldwide About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 AWS Amazon Web Services AWS is the world s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses 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 Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do Mentorship and 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 mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional Basic Qualifications - 4 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 - 4 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 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 including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information If the country region you re applying in isn t listed please contact your Recruiting Partner