Software Development Engineer - Post Production Technology Amazon
Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Ever had a secret desire to work in the TV and Film industry but were too shy to say? Now is your moment!

Challenges in digital content security and the introduction of new, disruptive technologies make the world of content creation an extraordinary space to be in. The industry is about to undergo a technology-driven revolution and Amazon Studios is at the forefront of that revolution. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Post Production Technology team you will be a technical contributor to projects spanning multiple engagements that address our video workflow challenges.

The Post Production Technology Group within Amazon Studios is responsible for creating and maintaining the stack that takes what's created and filmed, and move it through the production and post production pipelines where we ultimately hand it off to Prime Video for our customers' viewing pleasure.

Amazon's vision is to be the world's most consumer-centric company. You will work within a new but highly specialized team that aims to change the fundamental way Post Production operations, creating solutions that delight our customers and partners. You will take a hands-on approach to designing and implementing a new generation of Studios Technology.

In order to meet our customer's high standards we hold each other and ourselves to higher ones. You will work with really smart people, who are fun to be around, and who are always pushing you to learn more. You will be responsible for solving big problems, where answers need to be invented, and roads are not yet paved. You will also be involved in helping to build and direct self-organizing teams.

To be a successful candidate you need to be motivated by putting your customers first; you don't rest until the customer is happy. You need a strong technical background, are detail driven, and have excellent problem-solving skills. You are self-motivated, a constant learner, and always curious about how things work. You are constantly trying to improve processes, solutions, and yourself. You learn from your mistakes, and you love working with really smart people. You need a solid understanding of software fundamentals and an appreciation of how an IT ecosystem functions.