Senior Software Development Engineer, Flex Routing

Senior Software Development Engineer, Flex Routing

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Job summary
Remember the NP-hard Traveling Salesman Problem from an algorithms class in a past life? Join us to build real world TSP solvers to support package delivery with Amazon Flex.

With Flex, people can be their own boss while earning up to $25 or more delivering ultra-fast Prime Now, AmazonFresh, and Amazon.com orders. We operate globally and are rapidly expanding into new products from groceries (including Whole Foods!) to big-screen TVs in an increasingly complex transportation network. Flex also operates Amazon's only physical retail footprint with grocery stores and Amazon Lockers. You can find out more about Amazon Flex at flex.amazon.com.

Our team is responsible for building software (on the intersection between science and technology) that makes it possible to deliver these orders in one hour or less. Our systems forecast customer order volume to plan how many drivers to recruit into the Flex program months from now, how many drivers to call in to work in a few days, and how many to urgently call in right now. We build vehicle routing solvers that optimize delivery efficiency subject to various constraints (for example, drivers can only fit so many packages into their cars). We build pricing models which allow us to fairly incentivize drivers and ensure that orders make it to customers on time.

We're seeking a Senior SDE to be a part of our group. In this role you will lead complex tech initiatives across multiple teams. You will work with our software engineering team and alongside with our operations and product teams to turn innovative ideas into a reality.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive or participate in the design, development, implementation, testing and documentation of large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications, systems and services in the AWS ecosystem
• Shape architectural decision across our team, sister teams, and broader org
• Negotiate functional requirements, and transform these into robust, scalable, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture
• Work on the full development cycle; from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance
• Evaluate and make recommendations around the use of new or existing software products and tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C, or C# including object-oriented design
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• 2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead OR leading an engineering team

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience building complex software applications that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project
• Able to support, coach and mentor peers within your Software Team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building large scale solutions across many integrated and distributed systems, with great availability, performance, and security
• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
• Experience working with science teams or embedded scientists

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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