Software Development Engineer, Prime Air

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! Prime Air is seeking an experienced engineer who combines superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. Experience developing cloud services, developer tools, and test frameworks is critical. A successful candidate will be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our research teams. We’re looking for someone who innovates, and loves solving hard problems! You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history! Key job responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure that enable comprehensive verification of safety-critical ground software systems across 5 development teams, reducing manual testing effort and improving release velocity • Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, and deployment processes for cloud-based safety-critical software systems, ensuring consistent quality gates and compliance with safety standards • Master multiple technology stacks to enable proper feature integration, identify testing gaps at system boundaries, and architect verification strategies that span functional domains • Drive infrastructure optimization initiatives that reduce test execution time by identifying bottlenecks, implementing parallel execution strategies, and scaling testing capabilities to support organizational growth • Influence testing standards and best practices across development teams by mentoring engineers, conducting technical reviews, and establishing reusable patterns that improve overall software quality - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - 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 - 2 years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience - 2 years of designing and developing distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: Java, Python or another language. - 4 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Experience developing or testing safety-critical, high-reliability, or mission-critical systems Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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