Software Dev Engineer – II – Amazon – Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Amazon
Amazon is seeking talented Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to solve critical business challenges using innovative technology. As part of our Payments Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge services that impact millions of customers, sellers, and products worldwide.
At Amazon, customer obsession drives everything we do. Our SDEs build scalable technologies that solve complex problems, contributing to projects where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. Join us and see the direct impact of your work.
About the role: Software Dev Engineer – II
As a Software Development Engineer – II, you’ll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and launch innovative products and services. You’ll tackle broadly defined problems, creating solutions for distributed systems at massive scale.
Key responsibilities include developing fault-tolerant storage, indexing, and query systems, ensuring they remain scalable, cost-efficient, and easy to manage. Working in an agile environment, you’ll be part of fundamental changes in the industry while delivering high-quality software.
Benefits and Salary
- Competitive base salary: $114,800/year – $191,800/year, based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive medical, financial, and wellness benefits
- Opportunities for equity, sign-on bonuses, and other forms of compensation
- Inclusive culture fostering diversity, mentorship, and career growth
- Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Payments Engineering Software Development
📍 Location: Vancouver, BC
💰 Pay Range: $114,800 – $191,800 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Requirements / Skills
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of system design or architecture experience focused on reliability and scalability
- Proficiency in at least one software programming language
- Experience in full software development lifecycle, including code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about building impactful distributed systems and working on industry-defining projects, apply now through Amazon’s official careers page using the button below.
Share This Opportunity
Know someone who might be interested? Share this job posting and help them join Amazon Web Services!
Job Summary & Tips for Applying
This role allows you to showcase your software engineering expertise by developing scalable solutions for distributed systems. Emphasize your experience with system design, reliability, and agile development practices.
Highlight your ability to build and manage large-scale storage and query systems, your proficiency in coding standards and collaborative projects, and your passion for delivering high-quality software in fast-paced environments.