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Amazon is hiring a Software Dev Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 5. Amazon has 550 other openings in the US, 10 of them in Sunnyvale, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 54 Software & IT openings in Sunnyvale, CA today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $180,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Amazon has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 1,815 software & IT jobs in California on USA Jobs 24, 77% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $213,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. California has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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About hiring at Amazon
Amazon has 551 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 37 states. Most are in software & IT (183), operations (85) and data & AI (85). The biggest locations are Seattle, WA (119), Bellevue, WA (41) and Arlington, VA (38). 1% of them are remote, 11% are open to entry-level candidates and 5% show pay. We collect Amazon's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Amazon Jobs), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Key job responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize device OS frameworks and system services that power connectivity on Amazon devices, including cellular, location, and related wireless experiences. You'll own software on the application processor side, from platform APIs and system services down to the interfaces with modem and hardware components, and deliver reliable, power-efficient experiences across many devices.
- Architect and implement core framework components and system services for voice, data, messaging, and connectivity features, along with newer capabilities such as Wi-Fi calling, eSIM provisioning, and 5G.
- Optimize performance, reliability, and power efficiency, including latency, resource usage, and behavior across diverse networks and device configurations.
- Partner with product management to translate customer experience goals into technical designs and implementation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with OS platform, hardware, QA, and cloud services teams to deliver features end to end.
- Lead and participate in design reviews, take ownership of critical architectural decisions, and drive resolution of complex technical issues.
About the team
We own the cellular services on various devices, building the software that connects people through voice, data, and messaging every day. We work closely with OS platform teams, QA/certification, cloud services, and product management to deliver reliable connectivity experiences across diverse carrier networks and device configurations. We take ownership of the performance and reliability that users depend on for their most fundamental connectivity experiences.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Experience solving problems with technology in the Telecommunications industry
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
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