DESCRIPTION Are you eager to shape the future of video entertainment from movies and TV shows to live sports events Do you enjoy tackling complex challenges within large-scale systems If so we invite you to help build the future of entertainment with us at Prime Video Since its launch in 2007 Prime Video has been transforming the traditional television and movie industry With a rapidly expanding library of high-quality content and availability in over 240 countries and territories Prime Video is now a key strategic priority for Amazon We invest heavily in acquiring producing and programming a diverse range of TV shows movies and live events Our exclusive titles include The Lord of the Rings The Boys The Wheel of Time and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel among others Beyond our extensive On-Demand catalog Prime Video offers a wide selection of Linear Channels and Live Sports featuring major events like Thursday Night Football the English Premier League NBA MLB ATP tennis French Open and the UEFA Champions League If this sparks your interest read on Key job responsibilities Design develop and maintain highly scalable systems that power Prime Video s streaming services Define the architecture for our software utilizing a broad range of technologies programming languages and systems Implement and operate APIs that manage billions of playback start requests ensuring seamless low-latency content delivery Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence the overall technical strategy and contribute to the team s long-term roadmap Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders ensuring alignment with technical goals and project timelines Apply creative problem-solving skills to address complex challenges Stay ahead of industry trends and new technologies integrating them where appropriate Fluency in GenAI based developer efficiency tools is a plus Mentor and guide other engineers contributing to the overall growth and success of the engineering team A day in the life As a software engineer on the Prime Video team my day starts with diving into hands-on coding and technical problem-solving I m not just writing code I m helping to shape the architecture of complex systems that millions of people rely on every day One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is seeing my work come to life when friends and family use Prime Video to watch their favorite shows and live sports My primary focus is on designing and maintaining the APIs that power every title on Prime Video This involves creating highly reliable and low-latency systems that ensure users can start streaming their content with just a click The challenges are unique especially when it comes to managing the sheer scale of requests we handle daily To tackle these I leverage AWS technologies like EC2 S3 DynamoDB Kinesis and CloudFront Collaboration is a significant aspect of my role I collaborate with a cross-functional team to align our technical strategies and define our long-term roadmap It s exhilarating to influence decisions that will shape the future of Prime Video Throughout the day I alternate between deep focus on coding and brainstorming sessions with my teammates to tackle novel challenges Beyond the technical work I also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers Sharing my knowledge and seeing others grow is incredibly fulfilling I m always encouraged to push the boundaries of what s possible and I have the freedom to explore new ideas that can elevate our service to the next level At the end of the day I know that the work I do directly contributes to a world-class viewing experience for millions of Prime Video users and that s a great feeling 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 Knowledge of skilled 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 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 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

📌 Software Development Engineer, Prime Video Experience Tech (Karnataka)
🏢 Amazon.com
📍 Karnataka