Software Development Engineer – 2027, AUTA

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer – 2027, AUTA in Dublin, Ireland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Build scalable services across the full development lifecycle while leveraging GenAI tools to enhance productivity and code generation.

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Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands.

Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDEs solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As an SDE-I, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers.

We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to design, build, and operate innovative products and services that delight our customers, while participating in technical discussions to drive solutions forward.

- Break down complex, ambiguous problems into well-defined, solvable components before implementation.

- Contribute to the design and development of scalable, reliable services, with distributed-systems scope varying by team.

- Conduct code reviews as a core engineering practice, providing constructive feedback and validating correctness.

- Contribute to clear and accurate technical documentation.

- Use GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity, and critically validate, verify, and integrate AI-generated code, exercising sound judgement about when to trust AI output.

- Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.

- Work in an agile environment practicing CI/CD principles while participating in operational responsibilities including on-call duties.

- Demonstrate operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues.

Basic qualifications

- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields
- Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
- Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings

Preferred qualifications

- Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
- Experience with one or more of the following: Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
- Demonstrated ownership and initiative in seeing work through from design to operation
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong problem decomposition, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.

How we rate this

Software Development Engineer – 2027, AUTA at Amazon rates 45 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. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Software Development Engineer – 2027, AUTA is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in IE, D, Dublin.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

Prepare for this job

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsAgileCi CdCode ReviewAI Assisted CodingGenai

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $168k

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