Kindle is an iconic product and a thriving business adored by customers around the world – but it’s still “day one” in inspiring the world to read more and get more out of reading every day, across all their devices.

We are seeking an inventive and technically skilled Software Development Engineer to join our diverse team at the forefront of delighting millions of readers around the world. We are looking for a senior leader with experience building backend services and automating mission critical software to help revolutionize how we current test on Kindle devices for all teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. They have a combination of in-depth knowledge of computer science principles and how to architect software for maximum longevity, and a solid understanding of automated testing concepts. They demonstrate creative approaches to building services which expose usability and functional defects in production level code at the API, component, feature and UI integration levels.

You will lead and influence new design and architectural choices which have a significant impact on our systems, our business and most importantly, our customers. You will need to be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fun, fast-paced dynamic team environment. You are expected to have industry-leading technical abilities that enable them to significantly improve product quality. You should have a combination of solid in-depth knowledge of quality practices across the SDLC, solid understanding of the operating system software, as well as knowledge of object-oriented design principles. You must be able to accurately prioritize projects, make sound judgments, work with cross functional stakeholders to improve the customer experience, and get the right things done.