Amazon—Sr. Software Engineer, AFT External Fulfillment

Job description

Description: Are you seeking an environment where you can apply state-of-the-art computer science techniques, build large-scale distributed systems, and directly impact how millions of customers experience ultra-fast delivery? Do you want to build the next generation of Quick Commerce fulfillment technology from the ground up? Amazon's Quick Commerce (QC) business is scaling rapidly across multiple cities, fulfilling hundreds of thousands of daily orders with high expansion targets. We are building a brand-new QC under-the roof-fulfillment stack on AFT foundations. Join the QC Fulfillment Technology team and be part of developing large-scale, composable, work-cell-based systems that power our micro-stores - from inbound receiving and guided stowing to picking, staging, and last-mile handoff. These systems will be used by thousands of store associates to delight millions of customers with 10-minute delivery. In this role, the SDE will be responsible for designing, developing, and operating scalable fulfillment services. This is a true 0→1 opportunity where your code will directly impact how Quick Commerce fulfillment operates at Amazon. Key job responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable services and APIs for the QC fulfillment stack • Develop systems that enforce operational controls beyond Amazon sites, including external fulfillment environments with our 3P partners • Collaborate with Principal Engineers, TPMs, and Product Managers to define technical solutions that solve fulfillment challenges at scale • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following Amazon's engineering best practices • Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, targeting industry-leading speeds • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning sessions • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the engineering bar across the team • Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with rapid iteration cycles, shipping new capabilities in weeks not months 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 - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.