Software Development Engineer - 2026, US
About the job
- 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 18 years of age of older
- 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.
- Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
- Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About the company
Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AWS grew 37% in Q2 2026, driven by accelerating AI demand.
- Advertising revenue rose 26% in Q2 2026, widening Amazon's profit engine.
- Amazon bought the Lincoln Heights campus in October 2026 to expand same-day delivery.
What critics are saying
- January 2026 layoffs reached 30,000 corporate jobs, signaling deeper automation-driven restructuring.
- Seattle officials approved a one-year AI data-center moratorium after Amazon layoffs and backlash.
- Project Aurelian and $220 billion capex strain cash flow after $7.6 billion free-cash-flow deficit.
What makes Amazon unique
- Amazon pairs e-commerce, AWS, ads, and logistics at global scale in 2026.
- October 1, 2026, Calvert Cliffs deal secured 690 megawatts for AWS expansion.
- Project Aurelian targets 95% of U.S. ZIP codes without USPS dependence.
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