Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer, eCF Tax ServicesWe can also hire for this role in Bangalore. How about working with customers and peers from the entire range of Amazon's business on cool new features? Whether you're passionate about building highly scalable and reliable systems or a software developer who likes to solve business problems, Tax eCommerce Services (eCS) is the place for you. As a Principal Engineer in the eCS Tax Engine, you will have the opportunity to build the foundational frameworks that will drive Amazon eCommerce business. You will be at the forefront of developing the next generation document generation system for Amazon and will be truly leading the way to disrupt the way we do testing across our eCommerce ecosystems. eCS Tax engine is responsible for generating accurately, timely and tax‐complaint invoicing documents for millions of transactions that are conducted on Amazon across all marketplaces. We provide the core services that generate an accurate invoice that adheres to the compliance laws of the local marketplaces and filed to the respective govt authorities. We thrive on providing the accurate and timely invoice to the customer, and make sure audit records are stored safely to meet tax law requirements around the globe. We are looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer who will be a leader, builder and operator to drive the evolution of invoicing systems. You will design, architect and build innovative technology solutions that will reduce time to market, standardise execution and scale for expansion world-wide. You will work on all aspects of the software development, however, focus on the hardest problems around modelling, scalability, experience, self‐service onboarding + operation tools, and more. You will help establish technical standards and drive the overall technical architecture and engineering practices. You will think globally when designing and building the software, ensuring the software is evolving in the right long‐term direction while bringing value to customers iteratively.Key Job ResponsibilitiesServe as a technical lead on our most demanding, cross‐functional projects.Ensure the quality of architecture and design of systems.Effectively research and benchmark Amazon technology against other competing systems in the industry.Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.12+ years of broad software engineering experience, including Java and/or C++.Proven track record of leading the delivery of large‐scale, high‐quality systems.Deep hands‐on technical expertise in at least one major technical area: large scale systems engineering, building complex distributed systems, building monitoring or management tools for large‐scale environments.Experience managing complex projects, with significant bottom‐line impact.Experience mentoring/training an engineering community on complex technical issues.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.2+ years of hands‐on experience as a Principal‐level Software Development Engineer.Ability and enthusiasm to multi‐task and learn new technologies quickly.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. Posted: March 4, 2024 (Updated about 17 hours ago)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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