Description Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This Senior Software Development Engineer is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that amplifies the company’s Think Big leadership principle. We focus on creating entirely new products and services with a goal of positively impacting the lives of our customers. No industries or subject areas are out of bounds. If you’re interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you. As an Senior Software Development, you'll be a key technical contributor who combines strong engineering expertise with excellent judgment and execution skills. You'll develop critical architecture components, influence technical direction, and help raise the bar for engineering excellence. We're looking for builders who are passionate about solving complex problems and delivering results that delight our customers. Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have thirteen employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We are constantly learning through programs that are local, regional, and global. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Key job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -Design and build sophisticated systems that operate at Amazon scale -Take ownership of complex technical projects with organizational impact -Drive innovation and architectural improvements with a long-term view -Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions -Set technical standards and mentor other engineers -Make significant contributions to team roadmap and future planning -Build consensus across teams and influence the broader engineering organization A day in the life Imagine collaborating with brilliant minds to architect software solutions that push technological boundaries. You'll dive into complex system design, craft elegant code, and transform ambitious ideas into reality. Your work will directly impact how enterprises approach energy technology, creating solutions that have never existed before. About the team We are a dynamic, forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems. Our team values creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to think beyond conventional solutions. We're not just building software; we're creating technologies that will shape the future. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems - 4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers - -Extensive use of AI dev tools across the SDLC from design through testing - -Experience using vibe coding / agentic AI to support code development - -Experience communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences including executives 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, including support for the interview or onboarding 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.