Software Development Engineer, Workplace Health & Safety
Company: Amazon
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Software Development Engineer (SDE) in WHS DataTech, you
will help design, implement, and scale systems that bring
scientific innovations into production. You will work closely with
applied scientists and senior engineers to build reliable services
for AI-powered applications, including LLM-based solutions,
computer vision models, and multi-agent workflows. This role is
ideal for someone who is eager to solve challenging technical
problems, learn advanced AI/ML systems, and contribute to
applications that directly improve safety across Amazon’s global
operations. Key job responsibilities • Contribute to the design and
development of scalable AI/ML systems, including model training,
inference, and workflow orchestration. • Collaborate with applied
scientists and senior engineers to productionize research
prototypes. • Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code
for distributed systems and services. • Participate in code
reviews, design discussions, and system troubleshooting. • Learn
and apply best practices for building reliable, secure, and
efficient cloud-based systems. • Take ownership of features or
components and drive them from design through deployment. About the
team WHS DataTech is a multidisciplinary team of scientists and
engineers dedicated to building AI-powered solutions that improve
workplace safety across Amazon. We work at the intersection of
large-scale data, advanced machine learning, large language models
(LLMs), fine-tuning pipelines, and computer vision, delivering
innovations that enhance decision-making, streamline operations,
and protect millions of associates worldwide. Our collaborative
culture emphasizes scientific rigor, engineering excellence, and a
strong mission focus on creating safer, more efficient workplaces.
- 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
software programming language - Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science or Engineering - 3 years of full software development life
cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control
management, build processes, testing, and operations experience -
Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering 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, TN, Nashville - 136,500.00 -
184,700.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00
USD annually
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