Description Want to help us build software systems to make the world’s best product catalog better? An information-rich and accurate product catalog is a strategic asset for Amazon. Our objective is to have a unique and unambiguous identity for every product available in Amazon Catalog. A product has a unique identity if there is a single record representing it. A product’s identity is unambiguous if the corresponding record provides enough information to enable a customer to clearly ascertain what product they are viewing. (“what is it?”). We envision an end state where we eliminate all duplicate records and avoid associating seller-provided product information to the wrong records in the Amazon catalog worldwide. We employ a combination of human-curated rules and machine learning techniques and apply them to product data at Amazon scale. We are looking for a customer-focused and highly-motivated software design engineer to help build software systems to improve the quality of Earth’s largest e-commerce catalog. This role will present you an opportunity to work with collaborative leaders, work backwards from customers, identify problems, propose innovative solutions, relentlessly raise standards, and have a positive impact on hundreds of millions of Amazon customers. About the team We improve the shopping experience by correctly mapping Selling Partner contributions to items in the Amazon Catalog. We ensure price competition for buyers by making sure that multiple sellers offering the same item compete directly against one another. We preserve customer and seller trust by ensuring that all offers for each item in the catalog represent the same product, and ensure that the sales and review history of one product isn't hijacked to improperly promote another product. 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 - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design 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 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experience in Amazon Web Services - Experience with software debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.