Software Development Engineer II, Zappos Tech
At Zappos Tech, we're on a mission to deliver unparalleled shopping experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) to join our team at Zappos. As an SDE2, you will contribute significantly to software development of Zappos web properties and associated systems. Your work will span the entire customer journey, from Homepage to checkout: Search, Search Results, Homepage, Ads, Widgets, Recommendations, and much more. If you're passionate about innovative products, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to grow your technical and leadership skills, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Zappos web properties, frameworks, and systems.
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to create optimal customer experiences and steer technology choices.
Coach and guide teammates, maintaining high coding standards and best practices.
Address complex issues within a well-understood technology strategy, balancing business needs with scalable technical solutions.
Promote and uphold best practices within the team.
Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the team’s strategy and goals.
A Day in the Life
You spend most of your time building software—decomposing product requirements, writing technical design documents, building and testing new features, fixing issues, and improving system performance. Code reviews are part of your regular routine. You regularly use AI tooling as part of your day-to-day development tasks. You may research new frameworks or tools, write technical documentation for complex features, or collaborate closely with teammates on challenging problems. Some days are deep focus on feature development; others involve mentoring or investigating production issues. The work varies but always centers on making Zappos better for our customers.
About the Team
You’ll join a tight‑knit team of developers who take ownership of the entire customer experience on Zappos. Everyone here is passionate about creating seamless shopping experiences that make customers genuinely happy—whether that’s perfecting the search flow, streamlining checkout, or building features that surprise and delight. The team values transparency, continuous learning, and taking initiative, and you’ll have the freedom to propose solutions and experiment with new approaches to improve the Zappos customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems.
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
Experience using generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Compensation
Salary range: $158,100 – $213,800 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
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.
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