Amazon – Software Development Engineer, AFT Outbound/Flow – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:01:09 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONAre you seeking an environment where you can apply state-of-the-art computer science techniques, work with tools and technologies, and use huge amounts of data to solve real-world problems and make a massive impact? Come and join us in the Picking Toronto team within Amazon Fulfillment Technologies!Amazon Fulfillment Technologies builds software, hardware, and processes that help tens of thousands of employees deliver billions of items a year from over eighty warehouses worldwide. We ensure that you get what you want when we promised it to you. We are at the core of Amazon’s business and our software is mission-critical.The Picking Toronto team creates the software that makes it easy for Amazon staff to safely, quickly and accurately perform the most labor-intensive warehouse function: picking the items for your order. We deal with real physical processes, and our systems need to make decisions within real-time constraints. At our scale, a small optimization can instantly help thousands of staff and save Amazon millions of dollars: savings we can pass on to our customers to keep our prices low.Key job responsibilities
As a software engineer at Amazon, you’re responsible for much more than just writing robust, reliable, scalable and readable code. You will work directly with the users of your software, to deeply understand the domain and identify opportunities for improvements and optimizations. We are looking for true engineers that find practical technology solutions to real problems.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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. RRSP PlanIf 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
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon’s global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it.Outbound Flow
AFT’s Outbound Flow team pairs data science with innovative technologies to optimize throughput within every Amazon fulfillment center. We deliver smiles for Amazon customers with safe, sustainable, cost-effective, on-time package deliveries.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 software programming languagePREFERRED 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 equivalentAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon – Software Development Engineer, AFT Outbound/Flow – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 03:00:58 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONTransform the Future of E-commerce with Amazon Fulfillment Technologies!Are you passionate about solving complex technological challenges that impact millions of lives daily? Join our dynamic Picking Toronto team, where groundbreaking innovation meets real-world logistics at an unprecedented scale. We’re seeking exceptional talent to revolutionize how Amazon delivers billions of items to customers worldwide.At Amazon Fulfillment Technologies, we’re at the heart of Amazon’s global operations, developing mission-critical solutions that power over 80 warehouses across the globe. Our team combines advanced computer science, state-of-the-art automation, and sophisticated algorithms to ensure seamless fulfillment of customer promises.The Picking Toronto team is pioneering the next generation of warehouse optimization software. Here’s what makes our challenge unique:

  • Real-time Decision Making: Design systems that make split-second decisions in dynamic warehouse environments
  • Massive Scale Impact: Your optimizations can save millions of dollars and improve thousands of workers’ daily experiences
  • Innovation at Speed: Develop innovative solutions using the latest technologies and vast amounts of data
  • Tangible Results: See your code transform into real-world improvements that directly benefit both employees and customers

We’re not just writing code – we’re crafting the future of retail logistics. Every optimization you implement cascades into better efficiency, improved worker safety, and cost savings that benefit millions of customers. If you’re ready to tackle challenging problems at scale and make a lasting impact on global commerce, we want to hear from you.Join us in building tomorrow’s fulfillment solutions today!
Learn more about Amazon’s warehouses & software engineering:http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/06/technology/amazon-warehouse-robots/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQwkJLRfWw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TL80_8ACPc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bdRKaodLK8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BzaZAAS1kcKey job responsibilities
As a Software Engineer at Amazon, you’ll go beyond just writing code. You’ll design and build scalable software solutions that power our warehouse operations, working directly with the teams who use your software every day. This hands-on experience will help you deeply understand their needs and identify opportunities for meaningful improvements. You’ll create reliable, well-tested code that can handle our massive scale, and solve complex problems with practical, efficient solutions. What makes this role unique is seeing your work in action as it helps thousands of warehouse workers daily, making data-driven decisions that directly impact Amazon’s bottom line. We’re looking for practical problem-solvers who can turn complex challenges into simple, effective solutions while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. If you’re excited about seeing your code make an immediate impact in the real world, this role is for you.A day in the life
Amazon provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees and their family members, including domestic partners and children. Benefits vary based on location, work hours, employment duration, and job status. Full-time employees typically receive:
– Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
– Maternity and Parental Leave Options
– Paid Time Off (PTO)
– RRSP PlanDon’t hesitate to apply if you don’t meet all qualifications. Amazon values diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we welcome passionate individuals eager to make a global impact.About the team
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) is the innovative force that powers Amazon’s vast fulfillment network, orchestrating a symphony of technology, data, and human ingenuity. Our team creates breakthrough solutions that seamlessly blend software, hardware, and advanced analytics to ensure millions of customers worldwide receive their packages exactly when promised.Within AFT, our Outbound Flow team optimizes the journey of every package through Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Using data science, machine learning, and innovative engineering, we revolutionize warehouse efficiency and create sustainable delivery solutions. Every system we optimize directly translates into millions of customer smiles worldwide.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 software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– 5+ 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 equivalentAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.