Software Development Engineer, Prime Video Sports

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering, with experience in building scalable systems that serve millions of users. Your expertise in Java allows you to develop high-performance applications, and you understand the importance of architectural choices in delivering a seamless user experience. You are familiar with AWS services and have a passion for enhancing customer engagement through innovative solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

You have a keen interest in live sports and understand the unique challenges associated with streaming events in real-time. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex issues related to latency and availability, ensuring that customers have a reliable experience when accessing live sports content. You are proactive in seeking out opportunities to improve existing systems and are always looking for ways to enhance performance and reliability.

You are comfortable with data-driven decision-making and can analyze user behavior to inform your development choices. You appreciate the significance of personalization in content discovery and are eager to contribute to features that enhance user engagement. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve your work.

Desirable

Experience with microservices architecture and familiarity with caching strategies would be a plus. Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and their role in optimizing streaming performance is also beneficial. If you have worked on projects related to live sports or entertainment streaming, that experience will be highly valued.

What you'll do

In this role, you will join the Live Events Discovery team at Amazon, where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining critical services that support Prime Video's live sports offerings. You will work on features that enhance content discovery, ensuring that users can easily find and access live sports events. Your contributions will directly impact how millions of customers engage with live sports on the platform.

You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and develop solutions that meet customer needs. Your role will involve making architectural decisions that affect the performance and reliability of the services you build. You will also be responsible for implementing caching strategies to optimize response times and reduce latency during peak usage periods.

As part of your responsibilities, you will monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's best practices for software development. Your insights will help shape the future of live sports streaming on Prime Video, and you will have the opportunity to innovate and experiment with new technologies.

What we offer

Amazon provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on projects that have a significant impact on the customer experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of entertainment and making a difference for millions of customers worldwide.