Amazon
Software Development Engineer III, Programming Foundations
$168K–$227K
Boston, MA +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA - Experience
- 5+ years for each of the three stated experience requirements; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
About the job
Build and guide shared developer tools, compilers, libraries, and frameworks, advancing Rust adoption and improving software builders’ experience across Amazon.
What you'll do
- Design and build developer tools and foundational software components, with a focus on Rust adoption.
- Set architectural direction for shared components and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
- Contribute to open-source projects and mentor engineers through reviews, design guidance, and coaching.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
- 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
- 5+ years leading design or architecture of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
Pay
168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Rust
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