Software Development Engineer Middle Mile P O (Remote)

Software Development Engineer Middle Mile P O | Amazon.com | Canada DESCRIPTION The Route Execution Optimization (REO) team in Middle Mile Planning and Optimization (MMPO) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to build systems that automatically respond to transportation network disruptions—weather delays, facility closures, equipment failures, and driver constraints. You'll design intent-based automation that orchestrates optimal route corrections while maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges at massive scale, affecting hundreds of thousands of loads weekly, directly reducing operational costs and improving driver safety across Amazon's middle-mile transportation network. Key job responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems that process millions of transportation events dailyBuild optimization algorithms and machine learning models for forecasting, scheduling, and route planningCollaborate with scientists, product managers, and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical solutionsWrite clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentationParticipate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practicesMentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharingInvestigate and resolve production issues, ensuring high system availabilityDrive continuous improvement in system performance, cost efficiency, and operational metrics About the team Middle Mile Planning and Optimization (MMPO) is an integral part of Transportation Tech Services (TTS) , serving as the primary engine for efficiency and cost savings in surface transportation. MMPO optimizes resource allocation, demand forecasting, route planning, and network equipment balancing while minimizing CO2 emissions. The Route Execution Optimization (REO) team within MMPO focuses on bridging the gap between planning and execution. While MMPO's systems optimize the network days in advance, REO ensures plans remain executable when real-world disruptions occur—weather delays, facility closures, equipment failures, and driver constraints. REO builds intelligent automation that responds to disruptions affecting hundreds of thousands of loads weekly, transforming manual interventions into automated corrections that preserve safety, reduce costs, and enable continuous optimization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience2+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experienceExperience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systemsBachelor's degree or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systemsExperience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers 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 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. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status. CAN, BC, Vancouver - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annually

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