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Software Development Engineer, Sustainable Packaging

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Amazon

Jul 5

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
  • Bellevue

Requirements

  • 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
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • This is an early stage initiative with a fast paced, highly collaborative start up like environment inside Amazon. To be successful you need to be flexible and entrepreneurial. You are a true owner - you are hands on and you lead by example. You acquire expertise as needed, iterate and adapt your approach as you learn more. You are deeply interested in pragmatic problem solving as well as taking risks in pioneering brand new areas. You create extendable design and easy to maintain technical solution with the long term vision in mind. You will hold the high bar in software development in our org and lead other experienced developers with revolutionary design and experiments.
  • A day in the life:
  • Sustainable Packaging team designs and drives the adoption of packaging technologies lower our cost structure, improving customer experience and, as part of the Climate Pledge, reduce our carbon footprint. You will lead the team that works upstream with vendors, sellers, Amazon Private Label and downstream across our outbound packaging suites to drive best in class packaging for efficient fulfillment and waste reduction.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Software Development Engineer position in Sustainable Packaging?

The main focus of the Software Development Engineer position in Sustainable Packaging is to design and drive the adoption of packaging technologies that lower costs, improve customer experience, and reduce the carbon footprint as part of Amazon's Climate Pledge initiative. The engineer will work collaboratively with various teams, upstream with vendors and sellers, and downstream across fulfillment processes to ensure efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.

What does a typical day look like in this role?

A typical day involves leading a collaborative team to design innovative packaging solutions, working closely with vendors, sellers, and internal teams, and iterating on technical designs and solutions based on ongoing learning and feedback. The role emphasizes pragmatic problem-solving and requires a hands-on approach to meet sustainability and operational goals.

What are the basic qualifications required for this job?

The basic qualifications for this position include 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language, 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of systems, and experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates applying for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle, which encompasses coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is also preferred.

What qualities are important for success in this role?

Important qualities for success include flexibility, an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong sense of ownership, the ability to lead by example, a focus on pragmatic problem-solving, and a willingness to take risks in pioneering new areas. Additionally, candidates should possess a high bar for software development quality and be able to lead and mentor other developers effectively.

What environment can one expect while working in this role?

Candidates can expect a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment that resembles a startup. This role requires adaptability and a willingness to iterate and learn continuously while working on innovative packaging technologies within a larger organization like Amazon.

Will leadership experience be necessary for this position?

Yes, leadership experience is necessary, as candidates should have experience leading design or architecture efforts and mentoring other developers in their team. The role emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, requiring leadership capabilities to guide and inspire a team effectively.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.