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Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?\nAt Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands - customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.\nThe challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.\nKey job responsibilities\nAs a SDE on the team:\n- Owns and improves core Markdown systems (e.g., Markdown Submission, Markdown Execution, and pricing algorithms such as First Floor Price calculation).\n- Independently leads design and development of new features and system improvements.\n- Collaborates with teams including OIH Decision, NPV, PM, and other partner teams to deliver projects such as RL OIH initiatives, cross-cutting programs, and business expansions.\n- Drives technical problem solving, requirement clarification, and system design aligned with business goals.\n- Maintains highly reliable systems for markdowns, deals, and coupons, while using new work to reduce technical debt and improve architecture boundaries.\nA day in the life\nAmazon 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. \nThe benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: \n- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage \n- Maternity and Parental Leave Options \n- Paid Time Off (PTO) \n- 401(k) Plan \nIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! \nAt 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!\nAbout the team\nThe Optimal Inventory Health (OIH) Channels team is responsible for managing and expanding inventory disposition channels, such as markdowns, deals, coupons, and removals for the Amazon Retail business across all global marketplaces. \nThe team leverages advanced technologies including Reinforcement Learning (RL), traditional Machine Learning (ML), and Neural Networks to optimize decisions across multiple ASINs and channels while maintaining manageable model complexity.\nBasic qualifications\n- 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience\n- Experience programming with at least one software programming language\nPreferred qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur 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.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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