Software Development Engineer

AWS Applications and Higher Level Abstractions (Apps) provides horizontal and industry vertical applications for business users with the same on-demand scalability, reliability, pay-as-you-go pricing, and machine learning expertise that drive AWS services. The AWS Applications group includes services such as Amazon Connect (a cost-effective cloud contact center), our End User Computing (including Amazon Workspaces, AppStream, etc. ), Marketing Tech (Amazon Pinpoint), and Autonomous Checkout and Identity Services (Just Walk Out, Amazon One) for retail, sports, travel, and other verticals.

Just Walk Out is a revolutionary retail technology that enables a seamless, checkout-free shopping experience for customers. Designed and built by Amazonians, the Just Walk Out system allows shoppers to simply walk into a store, select the items they want, and walk out without having to wait in line or go through a traditional checkout process. The technology uses a combination of sensors, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms to automatically detect when products are taken from or returned to the shelves, and to charge customers accounts accordingly. By eliminating the friction of checkout, Just Walk Out empowers retailers to provide their customers with a faster, more convenient, and more enjoyable shopping journey. The technology has been deployed in a variety of retail environments, from grocery and convenience stores to sports arenas and airport shops, helping businesses boost customer satisfaction, increase sales, and optimize operations. This technology also powers Amazon branded brick-and-mortar stores, such as Amazon Go stores and Amazon Fresh stores. As consumer expectations for a frictionless shopping experience continue to rise, Just Walk Out is at the forefront of redefining the future of retail.

Key job responsibilities
As a key member of the Just Walk Out engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of brick-and-mortar retail. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented engineer who is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the in-store shopping experience.

In this role, you will:
1. Lead the technical vision and roadmap for the Just Walk Out platform, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of whats possible.
2. Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable systems that power the core functionality of the Just Walk Out technology.
3. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
4. Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help the team grow and improve.
5. Participate actively in team meetings and discussions, contributing your ideas and insights to shape the long-term strategies.
6. Partner with senior engineers and stakeholders to influence the overall direction of the Just Walk Out platform.
7. Ensure the highest standards of code quality through thorough reviews and testing.
8. Monitor system performance and proactively address any issues.

To succeed, you should be a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. Experience working with AWS technologies is a plus.

About the team
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth s Best Employer. That s why you ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language