Software Development Engineer; L5), Device Cloud Services

Software Development Engineer (L5), Device Cloud Services

Join Device Cloud Services (DCS), the team building the foundational platform that powers millions of Amazon devices worldwide. We are at the forefront of creating critical customer experiences—from the moment a customer unboxes their device to every seamless interaction thereafter. Our engineers work across the full technology stack, from backend web services and mobile SDKs to embedded IoT platforms, solving complex challenges in device onboarding, connectivity infrastructure, over‑the‑air updates, and data synchronization.

If you’re passionate about building scalable, reliable systems that directly impact how customers interact with Amazon’s entire device ecosystem—from Echo to Kindle to Ring—this is your opportunity to shape the future of connected devices at Amazon scale.

• Design, implement, and launch high‑quality software systems that solve complex problems and have a significant impact
• Leverage a wide range of AWS technologies to build full‑stack web applications, distributed systems, and automation workflows
• Develop code for a diverse array of Amazon Devices
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product, customers, and business stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence by establishing best practices and technical standards across the organization
• Consult with engineers across the company on the architecture and design of new systems, helping to solve our most challenging engineering problems
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity

• 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
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, multi‑threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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 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 in Colorado is $143,700 – $194,400 annually. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), basic life & AD&D insurance, 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 Benefits.

Job : A3148646

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering