Front-End Engineer – 2026 (US)

Amazon is hiring a Front-End Engineer – 2026 (US) in Seattle, United States. It pays $111k-$160k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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AI in this role

Are you excited to build products that are used by Amazon customers all over the world? As a Front-End Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced developers to create the user-facing side of software. You’ll collaborate with team members and stakeholders on UX and the full software development lifecycle, including scoping, software design, code, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.

NOTE: By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Front End Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).

Key job responsibilities
As a Front-End Engineer, you will/may:
• Deliver software components and improvements to software features with your team’s software.
• Work with stakeholders and product partners to deliver high-quality UX.
• Take feature specifications and deliver working code that is maintainable and extendable.
• Help provide operational support for your team and work to ensure that root causes are identified and resolved.
• Participate in code reviews and daily stand-ups.
• Collaborate with your team to positively impact the software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of your team’s products.

A day in the life
We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Basic qualifications

- Are 18 years of age or older
- Experience in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
- Experience in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, C#)
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures & algorithms, OO design)
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in one or more relevant front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, etc.
- Knowledge of UX best practices
- Experience from a technical internship
- Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service, or experience in managing and troublshooting network and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

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 - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Front-End Engineer – 2026 (US) at Amazon rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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

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