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At a glance
Amazon is hiring a Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ27373.1 in Boston, MA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $143,700–$194,400 a year. The description mentions C#, C++ and Java. Amazon has 539 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Boston, MA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 114 Software & IT openings in Boston, MA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $192,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Amazon advertises $143,700 to $194,400 a year, a midpoint of $169,050 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 53% of the 188 software & IT jobs in Massachusetts that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $178,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Massachusetts tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Amazon has 540 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 36 states. Most are in software & IT (180), data & AI (84) and operations (82). The biggest locations are Seattle, WA (118), Bellevue, WA (40) and Arlington, VA (35). 1% of them are remote, 11% are open to entry-level candidates and 6% show pay. We collect Amazon's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Amazon Jobs), never from job boards or agencies.
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Position: Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ27373.1
Location: Boston, MA
Multiple Positions Available:
Design, develop, implement, test, and document embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems and services. Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture. Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance. Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation. Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools. Mentor junior development engineers.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $143700 - $194400)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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Basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl; and Object Oriented Design.
The pay range for this position in Boston, MA is $143700 - $194400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Massachusetts Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
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Preferred qualifications
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
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.
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