Software Development Engineer, Identity Services

Salary: $143,700 - 194,400 per year Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional, non-internship software development experience
• At least 2 years of non-internship experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling
• At least 2 years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
• Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Preferred: At least 3 years of experience across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
• Preferred: Knowledge of security technologies and concepts, such as authentication, authorization, single sign-on, and cryptography
• Preferred: Experience with highly available distributed systems and services

• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design
• Own aspects of system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance
• Lead software developers in design, implementation, and operations
• Participate hands-on in design discussions and reviews, and develop code
• Provide real-time operational support for the teams functional areas
• Keep technical knowledge current and advance technical leadership and innovation
• Work independently with minimal technical supervision and support while efficiently managing multiple program priorities
• Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions involving complex dependencies and requirements
• Design, implement, document, support, and operate Identity Services systems
• Lead new initiatives and design and write high-performance, robust, and maintainable code

• C#
• Cryptography
• Embedded
• Support
• Java
• Mobile
• Perl
• Security
• Web
• C++
• LESS

More:

We build secure authentication and authorization solutions that help Amazon businesses scale while protecting customer trust and making access as convenient as possible. Our Identity Services team develops authentication and session-management systems for customers across web, mobile, and device platforms. Within it, Auth-Gateway manages sessions, customer recognition, and access control across Amazons retail ecosystem, with services processing authentication and session validation for hundreds of millions of customers. Were looking for an innovative, self-directed teammate who communicates effectively and can thrive alongside talented engineers in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in Seattle, Washington, with a listed annual base salary range of $143,700–$194,400, plus sign-on payments and restricted stock units; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location. We offer benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide workplace accommodations during the hiring process.

last updated 42 week of 2026