Software Development Engineer – Distributed Systems

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned Software Development Engineer to design and build massive‑scale, distributed computing solutions for Amazon Payment Services. You will drive technical direction, shape long‑term architecture, and own major deliverables from concept to production.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers to define strategy and roadmap for customer‑facing capabilities.
• Partner with engineering peers to create optimal technical designs for new products.
• Instill best practices for software development, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Manage project prioritization, planning, stakeholder communication, and external commitments.
• Ensure operational excellence through monitoring and production service management.

Required profile

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (non‑internship).
• 2+ years of experience designing or architecting reliable, scalable systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one software programming language.
• Experience with distributed systems design and implementation.
• Knowledge of web services and high‑availability production environments.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge cloud computing and big‑data challenges.
• Inclusive culture that supports diverse talent and accommodations.