Frontend Engineer, Kiro

Amazon.com Inc

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Systems, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Compiler Technology, Computer Organizations, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Leading Edge Technology, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Programming Tools, Requirements Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Operations, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
6 days ago

The future of software development is autonomous. AWS is building Kiro -a frontier Developer Tool that independently tackles development tasks, maintains context across interactions, and continuously learns from its work. This isn"t just another AI tool; it"s a fundamental shift in how software gets built and maintained.

We"re looking for engineers who want to shape this transformation. You"ll work alongside exceptional talent solving novel problems at the intersection of AI and software engineering. The challenges are unique: building systems that operate autonomously, solve novel problem in Analytics, Fraud detection, Governance and ensuring Kiro is able to meet enterprises where they are-all while meeting AWS"s exacting standards for scale, reliability, and security.

Your impact will be immediate and visible. You"ll ship features that directly improve how developers work. Daily collaboration includes code reviews, mentorship in both directions, and rapid skill development. From day one, you"ll have opportunities to lead-whether that"s owning projects, defining technical direction, or shaping how the team operates.

This is your chance to build the agent that builds the future.

Key job responsibilities

You"ll shape the technical direction and architecture of Kiro Autonomous Agent service. Working directly with customers, you"ll uncover real-world development challenges and translate them into product capabilities-staying true to Amazon"s customer-obsessed approach. You"ll build and operate production systems using industry-leading CI/CD practices, ensuring Kiro Autonomous Agent maintains the reliability and performance our customers depend on.

Your responsibilities span the full lifecycle: from architectural decisions that define how an autonomous agent learns and maintains context, to hands-on development of features that transform how software gets built. You"ll balance innovation with operational excellence, making technical choices that enable Kiro to work independently while meeting AWS"s standards for scale and security.

Your responsibilities span the full lifecycle: from compiler technologies to agent training and steering to scalable deployment. You"ll balance innovation with operational excellence, making technical choices that enable Kiro agents to work smoothly for a wide class of developers while meeting AWS"s standards for scale and security.

About the team

Agentic AI

Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling customers to transform their businesses through cutting-edge AI solutions. We build and deliver the foundational AI services that power the future of cloud computing, helping organizations harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex challenges. Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and solution architects who work backwards from customer needs to create groundbreaking technologies. If you"re passionate about shaping the future of AI while making a meaningful impact for customers worldwide, we want to hear from you.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles