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Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Photos Artifact Generation
Pay: $143,700–$194,400/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 21 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026
Job Description
Description Join the Artifact Generation team to revolutionize how creative content is delivered across Amazon Photos. As a Software Development Engineer II, you'll work on building a unified platform that powers engaging photo memory experiences—including animated stories, live photos, collages, and AI-generated content. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your full-stack engineering talents to create seamless experiences across iOS, Android, Web, and Alexa devices. Your creative problem-solving skills will directly impact millions of users as you help develop scalable architectures for rapid feature deployment. With a focus on generative AI technologies and frontend development, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to ensure cross-device consistency while building innovative solutions that delight customers. If you're passionate about creating technologies that transform how people experience their memories, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and creative fulfillment. Key job responsibilities
Design and implement features for our unified platform that delivers photo memory experiences across multiple devices and formats
Write clean, maintainable code following Amazon's Code Bar standards while making appropriate trade-offs between maintainability and efficiency
Collaborate with peers throughout the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through testing, documentation, and deployment
Actively participate in operational support for the team, identifying and resolving root causes of issues
Work independently with regular checkpoints to deliver software components that enhance our platform's capabilities in areas including generative AI and frontend technologies Key job responsibilities
Design and implement features for our unified platform that delivers photo memory experiences across multiple devices and formats
Write clean, maintainable code following Amazon's Code Bar standards while making appropriate trade-offs between maintainability and efficiency
Collaborate with peers throughout the full software development lifecycle, from scoping and design through testing, documentation, and deployment
Actively participate in operational support for the team, identifying and resolving root causes of issues
Work independently with regular checkpoints to deliver software components that enhance our platform's capabilities in areas including generative AI and frontend technologies A day in the life Your day begins with a quick team stand-up to align on priorities and address any blockers.
You might spend the morning debugging a rendering issue affecting animated stories on iOS devices, collaborating with UX designers to ensure visual consistency. After lunch, you'll work on implementing new features for the unified platform, perhaps integrating a new AI-powered content generation capability or optimizing performance across devices. About the team The Artifact Generation team builds a unified platform delivering engaging photo memory experiences across all Amazon Photos devices and formats. We create animated stories, live photos, collages, and AI-generated content that help customers preserve and enjoy their memories. Our approach emphasizes one platform for many experiences, ensuring cross-device consistency across iOS, Android, Web, and Alexa devices. Our scalable architecture enables rapid feature development as we continuously innovate in the photo experiences space. We value collaboration, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence. By joining our team, you'll work with passionate engineers focused on creating meaningful photo experiences that delight customers worldwide. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
5+ 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
1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent 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 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle