Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Agentic AI

Amazon is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Agentic AI in Haifa, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Level rates this software engineer role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting mentions Java, Python and AWS among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Build and scale generative AI enterprise applications and distributed services as a senior software engineer on the AWS Agentic AI team.

JavaPythonAWS

software-developmentdistributed-systemsgenerative-ai

Come shape the future with us! As a major cloud provider, our technology powers many of the world's largest organizations. We are now building QuickSuite - a new and exciting Generative AI application that will transform how enterprises operate.

You will have the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of developing this novel product. We are seeking creative problem-solvers who are energized by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build, test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI.

Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will solve technical challenges and act as a mentor to other engineers. Given that this is an early-stage initiative, you'll play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables and build quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will help invent new features, design, develop and deploy highly scalable and reliable distributed services. You will work with a variety of core languages (primarily Java and Python) and technologies (AWS). You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Applied Scientists.

Basic qualifications

- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

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How we rate this

Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Agentic AI at Amazon rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● 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

Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Agentic AI is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in IL, Haifa.
The job was posted on July 8, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsGenerative AIJavaPythonAWS

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Pay

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