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Extracting structured data from unstructured content using LLMs Automatic classification of items and data at catalog scale Big data visualization and analytics pipelines Massively distributed systems that push the limits of scale and performance If you've ever wanted to work on problems where the answer doesn't exist yet and build it, this is that opportunity. We're building brand-new services and tools from scratch, no legacy baggage, minimal operational burden, and a roadmap packed with greenfield projects scaling to worldwide customers this year.

Description What if the system you built today was used by hundreds of millions of people -- not hypothetically, but literally? Amazon Selection & Catalog Systems (ASCS) is the engine behind the world's largest product catalog. Billions of products. Hundreds of millions of real-time updates daily. Every price change, every new listing, every inventory shift, our systems make it happen, 24/7/365, at a scale where textbook solutions simply don't apply. What Makes This Different This team is early-stage by Amazon standards. We're building brand-new services and tools from scratch, no legacy baggage, minimal operational burden, and a roadmap packed with greenfield projects scaling to worldwide customers this year. You won't just write code. You'll drive technical design across organizational boundaries, own end-to-end solutions, and tackle problems that sit at the intersection of massive scale and real ambiguity: Ensuring product identity and traceability at global scale. Processing and normalizing standardized product data from trading partners worldwide. Extracting structured data from unstructured content using LLMs Automatic classification of items and data at catalog scale Big data visualization and analytics pipelines Massively distributed systems that push the limits of scale and performance If you've ever wanted to work on problems where the answer doesn't exist yet and build it, this is that opportunity. Who You Are You have strong technical design instincts and can architect systems that work reliably at scale You're comfortable leading across team boundaries - aligning with business owners, senior developers, and principals You're energized by ambiguity and greenfield work, not intimidated by it You ship, you learn, you iterate Why This Team, Why Now Direct impact on hundreds of millions of customers and sellers worldwide, your work shows up in the shopping experience, every day Ground floor of a new technology stack with a clear scaling trajectory and complex problem space: LLMs, distributed systems, big data, applied to real products at real scale A team that's fast-moving, collaborative, and genuinely fun to work with Key job responsibilities As a software development engineer on this team, you will play a pivotal role in the following: Work with the team to help drive business decisions Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to drive services optimizations, cost, and security. Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team deliverables Write high quality distributed system software Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff. Basic Qualifications - 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 - Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications - 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 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