【For Graduates 2027 start／Full-Time】Software Development Engineer, JP Seller Tech team

Amazon is hiring a 【For Graduates 2027 start／Full-Time】Software Development Engineer, JP Seller Tech team in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this software engineer role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Claude, Copilot and Cursor.
Level classifies it as a junior role.
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Software Development Engineer for the JP Seller Tech team to build and maintain scalable e-commerce services.

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Do you want to solve real-world business challenges through innovative technology? Are you excited about working on cutting-edge, scalable services that directly impact millions of customers and sellers? Do you want to be part of a team that's at the forefront of e-commerce innovation in Japan? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Amazon, we're looking for the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Our intense focus on customer obsession is part of our DNA, and it's why we're one of the world's most beloved brands.

As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) on the JP Seller Tech team, you'll be at the forefront of enhancing the Amazon experience for Japanese third-party sellers and customers alike. Here's what you can expect:

1. Points System Enhancement: You'll work on improving how sellers interact with Amazon's Points systems, a critical feature in the Japanese market where customers highly value loyalty programs. This includes setting and resetting points, creating deals and campaigns, and ensuring seamless integration with Pricing, Promotions, and Listings systems.
2. Amazon Furusato: Join us in developing and improving our recently launched Amazon Furusato store, a platform facilitating tax-deductible donations to local governments in exchange for regional specialty gifts, working across domains such as search, product details, cart, checkout, payments, and accounting.
3. Strategic Initiatives: We are always dreaming up new ways for sellers to grow their businesses on Amazon. As we kick off new projects, you’ll have opportunities to do impactful work that aligns with your skills and aspirations.

Key job responsibilities
Work with engineers, product managers, and partner teams to understand customer needs and translate them into well-defined technical requirements.

Design solutions for scoped engineering problems with guidance from experienced engineers.

Write, test, review, deploy, and maintain high-quality production code.

Help operate the services you build by monitoring system health, diagnosing problems, and improving reliability and operational mechanisms.

Contribute to technical designs and code reviews, incorporating feedback and communicating engineering decisions clearly.

Use approved development and AI-assisted tools thoughtfully while remaining responsible for the security, correctness, and quality of your work.

About the team
At Amazon, you'll enjoy the autonomy to bring your ideas to life quickly. Our developer-friendly environment empowers you to design, build, and ship new products, features, and services that matter. You'll work in an agile setting where you can iterate rapidly and see the real-world impact of your work in weeks rather than years.

We are committed to your growth and development. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers, participate in workshops, and have access to resources designed to help you grow into a well-rounded Software Engineer. You will work closely with diverse teams, including senior engineers, product managers, and designers, to deliver impactful solutions.

This combination of freedom, speed, impact, and learning creates an exciting environment where you can shape the future of e-commerce in Japan.

Amazon is an Inclusive and Work Life Harmony workplace: Amazon promotes a fulfilling and flexible work style according to the work volume and lifestyle of each employee. (Example: Flex Time, Maternity /Parenting / Family Care Leave etc.)

If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges and drive innovation in a key unique marketplace, come join our team at Amazon Japan!

At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis)
- Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency with at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.) and standard professional software development tooling (Git, Linux, IDEs)
- Basic proficiency with coding acceleration using GenAI/Agentic tools (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
- Available to join in 2027 and within 2 years of graduation

Preferred qualifications

- Proficiency deploying and operating software on a cloud provider (AWS, etc.)
- Proficiency developing networked applications that interact with a database or API
- Proficiency with common open-source frameworks and technologies (Guice, Dagger, React, etc.)
- Proficiency with using Gen AI tools to automate and solve real-world development tasks

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.

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How we rate this

【For Graduates 2027 start／Full-Time】Software Development Engineer, JP Seller Tech team at Amazon rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

【For Graduates 2027 start／Full-Time】Software Development Engineer, JP Seller Tech team is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in JP, 13, Tokyo.
The job was posted on October 19, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $168k

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