Software Development Engineer, Relay Yard Automation

Salary: $47,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements:

• We expect at least 3 years of professional software development experience outside of internships.
• We look for 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including reliability and scaling considerations.
• We require proficiency in at least one programming language.
• We value 3+ years of experience across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build pipelines, testing, and operations.
• A bachelors degree in computer science or an equivalent background is preferred.

• We develop real-time systems that monitor transportation network execution.
• We partner with customers and leadership teams to align solutions with business needs.
• We lead technology initiatives and operational excellence efforts.
• We build highly scalable software systems for high-volume, low-latency environments.
• We create quality software that supports operational objectives and customer-focused outcomes.
• We solve complex distributed systems and web services challenges at scale.

• Network
• Web
• Support

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We are part of Amazons Middle Mile Transportation Technology organization, building advanced software that improves delivery speed, cost efficiency, and transportation decisions across vendors, warehouses, and carriers worldwide. Our Yard Automation team supports associates and drivers with tools that make yard and gate operations safer, faster, and more automated across more than 6,000 Amazon sites globally. We are working toward an autonomous yard that improves check-in and check-out experiences, supports guided yard safety, enables autonomous vehicle movements, and keeps yard data accurate for smarter decisions. We offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, customer impact, and operational excellence, along with comprehensive benefits and compensation elements that may include salary, sign-on payments, and RSUs. The role is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

last updated 37 week of 2026