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Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ26511.2

Amazon

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$165–224K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$165–224K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. seeks a Software Dev Engineer II to design, develop, implement, test, and document embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services. The engineer translates functional requirements into robust solutions, participates in the full development cycle, evaluates software products and tools, and mentors junior development engineers. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, and offers a stated annual base-pay range.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Large-Scale Software DevelopmentMulti-Tiered Software DevelopmentMulti-Threaded Software DevelopmentEmbedded Software DevelopmentDistributed Software DevelopmentC#C++JavaPerlObject-Oriented Design

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Related Field1 Year Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Employer: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Position: Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ26511.2

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Multiple Positions Available:

Design, develop, implement, test, and document embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems and services. Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture. Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance. Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation. Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools. Mentor junior development engineers.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $165200 - $223600)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl; and Object Oriented Design.

The pay range for this position in Santa Clara, CA is $165200 - $223600 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by California Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

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Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,744 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$165–224K/yr
  • California median$165–249K/yr7,713 salary ranges
  • US median$135–219K/yr33,241 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $194K, is 5% below the California median midpoint ($205K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 9,623 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 41,744 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 34,145 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 13,036 of the 41,744 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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