Software Development Engineer, Amazon Games

Requirements

• Non-internship professional software development experience
• Non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience in C++ and with game engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary)

Nice to haves

• Experience in Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops)
• Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
• Experience in full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

What you'll be doing

• Implement, and optimize core systems and features for games
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Improve performance and ensure scalability of game systems
• Contribute to diverse areas including gameplay mechanics, networking, tools development, or backend services
• Mentor junior developers
• Contribute to technical decision-making processes
• Help establish and maintain best practices in software development
• Work on performance optimization for game systems

Perks and Benefits

• Inclusive culture empowering Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers
• Equal opportunities employer promoting diversity in the workforce
• Privacy and data security as a top priority