Software Development Engineer - Generalist, Amazon Games

Requirements

• Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
• Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
• 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)
• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices
• Experience in full software development life cycle

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 that empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers
• Equal opportunities employer with a focus on diversity in the workforce
• Passionate about discovering, inventing, simplifying, and building
• Privacy and data security are top priorities