Software Development Engineer, Shipment Optimization, Shipment Optimization

Software Development Engineer, Shipment Optimization, Shipment Optimization Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon and wondered how it got to you so fast? Did you ever think about where this package came from and how much it cost to deliver? Join us in revolutionizing Amazon's transportation network as we build real-time, intelligent, and fully automated systems that optimize package delivery across the world's most complex logistics network. As Amazon expands globally, your work will directly impact millions of customers worldwide, set new standards for online shopping experience, and drive innovation in the transportation industry through intelligent automation and AI-driven solutions. In this role, you'll tackle complex problems involving design and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems, optimization of data storage systems, and Big Data analytics. We're seeking an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in building highly-scalable, cloud-based distributed services with millisecond latency requirements. You should have deep expertise in Service Oriented Architecture, microservices, and both relational and non-relational databases. Experience in mentoring other engineers in the team, driving technical strategy, and delivering large-scale projects is essential. You'll thrive in this role if you excel at breaking down complex problems into simple solutions, have strong object-oriented design expertise, and can effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences. About the team We are the Amazon Shipment Optimization organization. Our vision is to build a real-time, intelligent, and intuitive "hands off the wheel" fully automated system to model Amazon's complex transportation network. This network processes millions of requests per second to determine guaranteed delivery dates and optimal transportation paths, managing billions of attributes including warehouses, routes, time windows, and costs. Our Transportation Optimization systems make critical decisions that impact billions of dollars annually, setting new standards for online shopping experience. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ 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 Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Knowledge of database systems and SQL Knowledge of computer science, such as object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structure and complexity analysis Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Experience partnering with product and program management teams Experience in automation and programming Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr