Software Dev Engineer II, SCOT-FO, Shipment Optimization (ATROPS)

Amazon is hiring a Software Dev Engineer II, SCOT-FO, Shipment Optimization (ATROPS) in Bellevue, United States. It pays $144k-$194k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include LLMs, Graph Algorithms and Distributed Systems.
Level files it as a mid-level role.
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The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Build AI-powered agentic systems and large language model configurations to automate and optimize global transportation networks.

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Have you ever ordered a product on Amazon and wondered how it got to you so fast? What if you could build the AI-powered systems that make that happen — and make it faster, cheaper, and more sustainable? Watch this video to learn more about our organization, SCOT: http://bit.ly/amazon-scot

Amazon's Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) organization is responsible for the end-to-end systems that plan, optimize, and execute the movement of billions of packages across the world's most complex logistics network. We build real-time, intelligent, and fully automated systems that touch every aspect of the delivery experience — from the moment a customer clicks "Buy" to the package arriving at their door.

What you'll work on:
- You'll join a team within SCOT that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and algorithms in transportation:
- AI-Powered Network Automation – Build agentic AI systems that continuously monitor, optimize, and autonomously evolve one of the world's largest transportation networks. You'll work on systems that generate, validate, and deploy network configurations using large language models and advanced automation moving toward a future where the network intelligently adapts itself.
- Route Optimization at Scale – Design and implement graph algorithms that find optimal routes across a massive, multi-modal transportation network optimizing simultaneously for speed, cost, and environmental sustainability. You'll solve multi-variable optimization problems at a scale few companies in the world operate at.
- Scalable Distributed Systems – Build highly available, low-latency services that process millions of decisions in real-time, powering the backbone of Amazon's transportation planning and execution

What we're looking for:

- Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Experience with or passion for: graph algorithms, optimization, AI/ML systems, or generative AI
- Ability to break down ambiguous, complex problems into elegant, shippable solutions
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where you own your systems end-to-end
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of raising the engineering bar on your team

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred qualifications

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Software Dev Engineer II, SCOT-FO, Shipment Optimization (ATROPS) 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. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Software Dev Engineer II, SCOT-FO, Shipment Optimization (ATROPS) is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $144k-$194k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Bellevue.
The job was posted on October 20, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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