Revolutionize Product Sustainability and Customer Experience at Amazon's Innovative Returns Team Transform how products are recovered, reused, and re-imagined by joining a cutting-edge team dedicated to eliminating waste and creating extraordinary customer solutions. You'll develop software systems that drive environmental impact and operational excellence. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Proficiency in C++ and Java Strong understanding of distributed systems architecture Experience with object-oriented design patterns Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline Experience with machine learning model development Background in developing scalable, high-performance software systems Expertise in distributed database technologies Knowledge of sustainability-focused technology solutions Why Amazon Join a team that's reimagining product lifecycle management with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer eccentric solutions. We offer an environment where your technical expertise can drive meaningful global impact. Key job responsibilities Key Job Responsibilities Design and develop massively scalable, distributed real-time systems using advanced programming languages and techniques Implement object-oriented design patterns and innovative storage solutions Drive technical vision and provide leadership in engineering best practices Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes Create software systems supporting complex and evolving business requirements A day in the life Your day will be dynamic and impactful, working on complex distributed systems that solve real-world challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design innovative software architectures, and leverage advanced technologies to create scalable solutions that re-imagine product lifecycle management. About the team We are a passionate group of engineers, data scientists, and innovators committed to transforming how products are returned, recovered, and repurposed. Our mission goes beyond traditional returns—we're creating sustainable solutions that benefit customers, the business, and the environment. ### Basic qualifications - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent ### Preferred qualifications - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience 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.