Description

　　Amazon Kindle is a revolutionary reading device and one of the most innovative and fastest growing businesses at Amazon. In 2022, Kindle expanded to being a premier E-Reader for distraction free note taking. We are looking for a passionate software engineer to build new capabilities into Kindle as the technology matures to further enhance Reading and Writing experience for our customers.

　　The Software Engineer will contribute to the definition, development, integration, test, documentation, and support of C++, TypeScript and React code across multiple digital surfaces for Kindle Readers and Applications.​

　　Key job responsibilities

　　As part of this role you will be:

　　Responsible for the architecture of software solutions, working with and improving on current limitations and compatibilities between subsystems, and the development of major routines and utilities.

　　Designing and Building new features that are highly performant.

　　Preparing technical requirements and software design specifications.

　　Insisting on best practices for software development and documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, and delivering high quality software on tight schedules.

　　A day in the life

　　This hands-on coding position will actively involve you in utilizing your engineering capabilities and technical expertise in software development. You'll gain valuable experience in effectively planning, organizing, and executing software development projects within a dynamic environment.

　　About the team

　　We are a team focused on the development, maintenance, and optimization of customer-facing features in Kindle. Our mission is pivotal in enriching user experiences and ensuring seamless operations within the Kindle ecosystem. Our commitment lies in delivering top-notch, user-centric functionalities. Through collaborative efforts, ongoing enhancements, and a commitment to industry best practices, we continuously strive to elevate our customers experience to exceed their expectations.

　　Join us in shaping the future of Kindle devices, where innovation and user satisfaction are our driving forces.

　　Madrid, Spain

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Madrid, M, ESP

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Experience (non-internship) in professional software development

　　Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

　　Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

　　Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

　　Experience in embedded development in C/C+Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.