Software Development Engineer III

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted
today

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Above market

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This role $198k
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This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

Amazon Inc currently has 371 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer III

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Amazon's Leo CT Anchor team, you will play a pivotal role in developing a unified platform that enables engineers to see their code impact satellite operations within days rather than months. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing mission-critical applications, enhancing automation and stability across systems, and fostering a creative yet accountable environment for your team. You will leverage distributed systems expertise, AI/ML engineering, and strong leadership skills to hire and develop high-performing engineers. Key technologies involve knowledge representation, conversational analytics agents, and automated narrative generation. This role demands a deep understanding of complex problem-solving, technical innovation, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced domain.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement mission-critical applications with a focus on automation and stability.
  • Lead the technical vision and direction for developing a unified platform for satellite operations.
  • Develop solutions to enhance release processes across multiple systems, ensuring efficient workflows.
  • Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Apply AI/ML engineering principles to create intelligent self-service platforms for real-time analytics.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
  • Strong background in distributed systems, knowledge representation, and AI/ML engineering.
  • Proven ability to build and grow high-performing engineering teams.
  • Experience in supporting mission-critical applications with automation and stability focus.
  • Expertise in full software development lifecycle including coding standards and testing.
  • Capable of working in ambiguous environments and defining technical strategies.

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