Software Development Engineer - Creative Engineering

Job Description

New challenges in content creation and digital content management have made the entertainment industry an extraordinary place to be as an Engineer and Builder, and Amazon Studios is at the forefront of that revolution.
Amazon's vision is to be the world's most consumer-centric company. You will work within a new but highly specialized team that aims to streamline creative pipeline operations, creating solutions that delight our customers and partners.

You will work with smart, fun people that push you to learn and grow as individuals and as Amazonian leaders. You will be responsible for solving big problems where roads have not yet been paved.

To be a successful candidate you must be motivated by putting your customers first; you don't rest until the customer is happy. You will need a strong technical background, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. You are self-motivated, a constant learner, and always curious about how things work. You learn from your mistakes and continually create mechanisms to improve the team's processes.

You will need a solid understanding of software fundamentals and a passion for bringing technology innovation to the world of entertainment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree based on 3 years of work experience for every 1 year of education
• 3+ years professional experience in software development
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design
• Computer Science fundamentals in data structures
• Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide systems
• Experience influencing software engineers best practices within your team
• Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation/Age.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re777d-18-224-214-215-42 in your application.