IT & Software

Software Development Engineer , Device Privacy And Data Handling

Amazon Inc.

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

Software Development Engineer , Device Privacy And Data Handling The Device Privacy and Data Handling team is responsible for building solutions to help ensure we retain the trust of customers who own Amazon devices. Our services help teams at Amazon comply with privacy policies to protect our customers' data. We build services from the ground up to delight our customers and raise the bar on privacy within the Amazon Devices organization. Our team builds backend services and components on our devices that combine to deliver our products and services to our customers. Our team's services run on all types of Amazon devices, from Kindle E-Readers to Alexa-enabled devices, Fire TVs, Fire Tablets, and more.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and technically strong engineer who can architect and deliver innovative, complex, high-impact software systems that delight our customers.

Key job responsibilities

Design, implement, and launch high-quality software systems that solve complex problems and have a significant impact

Leverage a wide range of AWS technologies to build full-stack web applications, distributed systems, and automation workflows

Develop code for a diverse array of Amazon Devices

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, customers, and business stakeholders to drive innovative solutions

Promote a culture of engineering excellence by establishing best practices and technical standards across the organization

Consult with engineers across the company on the architecture and design of new systems, helping to solve our most challenging engineering problems

Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity

A day in the life

Collaborates with stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements

Analyzes and documents comprehensive needs and priorities across products

Translates requirements into well-defined software product features

Defines clear, well-scoped software features to address requirements

Designs scalable, robust technical architectures and implementations

Builds and maintains highly available, mission-critical device services

Proactively monitors performance, troubleshoots issues, optimizes systems

Partners cross-functionally to deliver exceptional, user-centric solutions

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

- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annually

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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