Company: Amazon
Role: Software Development Engineer I (SDE I)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Batch Eligibility: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 passouts
Job Overview
Amazon is hiring for the Amazon SDE I Job in Chennai in its Payments Tech Team. This role is designed for 2021–2024 passouts who are passionate about solving complex engineering problems, building distributed systems, and working on large-scale payment infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
As an SDE I at Amazon, you will:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain new software solutions
- Develop distributed systems and high-throughput services
- Work with cross-functional teams such as product, design, and operations
- Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing systems
- Ensure performance, scalability, and security of the applications
- Practice engineering best practices (code reviews, unit tests, CI/CD pipelines)
Basic Qualifications (Must Have)
- 1+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship)
- 1+ years experience with design/architecture of new and existing systems
- Capability in at least one programming language
- Knowledge of design patterns, reliability, scalability
- Experience in software development lifecycle, source control, and testing
Preferred Skills (Plus Points)
- Experience with full stack development, cloud systems, or payments architecture
- Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, data engineering
- Comfort working with high-traffic, high-scale applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills and system-level thinking
Eligibility & Who Should Apply
You are an excellent candidate if you:
- Are a recent graduate from batches 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024
- Possess a degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Have a strong background in programming, algorithms, and data structures
- Are eager to work on tough engineering problems
- Are keen to develop in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
How to Apply
- Click the link: Amazon SDE I
- Log in or register on Amazon Jobs portal
- Fill in your profile & educational details
- Upload your updated resume / CV
- Submit and wait for email confirmation
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further rounds.
Selection Process (Typical Flow)
- Resume screening
- Online coding / technical test
- Technical interview(s) — system design, algorithms, domain questions
- HR or culture-fit interview
- Offer & onboarding
Why Work at Amazon?
Key Benefits
- Engage with customer-facing, large-scale systems.
- Gain exposure to global architecture, cloud computing, and distributed systems.
- Receive mentorship and career growth opportunities.
- Experience a culture of innovation, ownership, and customer obsession.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits.
FAQs
Q1. Which graduation years are eligible?
Batches 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are eligible.
Q2. Is internship experience required?
No, professional experience is needed — internships can be included but not on their own.
Q3. Do I require past experience with payments?
No – Amazon will train and anticipates being open to learning domain-specific systems.
Q4. Is the job strictly on-site?
The job is located in **Chennai**, ostensibly on-site, according to the job listing.
Q5. What is Job ID?
2929034 (use this when referring to the position on Amazon’s portal)
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