SDE II, OIH

Job description

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

As a SDE on the team

- Owns and improves core Markdown systems (e.g., Markdown Submission, Markdown Execution, and pricing algorithms such as First Floor Price calculation).

- Independently leads design and development of new features and system improvements.

- Collaborates with teams including OIH Decision, NPV, PM, and other partner teams to deliver projects such as RL OIH initiatives, cross-cutting programs, and business expansions.

- Drives technical problem solving, requirement clarification, and system design aligned with business goals.

- Maintains highly reliable systems for markdowns, deals, and coupons, while using new work to reduce technical debt and improve architecture boundaries.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

- Maternity and Parental Leave Options

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you!

At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

The Optimal Inventory Health (OIH) Channels team is responsible for managing and expanding inventory disposition channels, such as markdowns, deals, coupons, and removals for the Amazon Retail business across all global marketplaces.

The team leverages advanced technologies including Reinforcement Learning (RL), traditional Machine Learning (ML), and Neural Networks to optimize decisions across multiple ASINs and channels while maintaining manageable model complexity.