Software Development Engineer, Amazon MGM Studios Tech

Senior Software Development Engineer

Ready to shape the future of global entertainment? Join Amazon and MGM Studios Tech as a Senior Software Development Engineer where you'll drive transformative initiatives that redefine how studios create content all the way from a concept to green lighting the project, to distribution, the financials around it and how hundreds of millions of customers worldwide experience streaming content. You'll be at the forefront of Amazon's entertainment revolution, working where Hollywood meets tech. Your work will directly impact how millions of people discover and enjoy content, while helping shape the future of streaming technology. If you're excited about solving complex technical challenges at massive scale while working with some of the most iconic entertainment brands in the world, this is your opportunity to make history. This role is based in Los Angeles, putting you at the intersection of Amazon's tech innovation and MGM's century of storytelling excellence. Join us in building the future of entertainment!

Key job responsibilities:

• Lead complex, high-visibility technical programs that power the world's most comprehensive digital video studios technology organization
• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for next-generation studios businesses from Sales, IP, Financials, Participations and Residuals
• Partner with engineering teams to build scalable solutions that handle massive amounts of global content data
• Collaborate with MGM Studios, Prime Video leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative entertainment experiences
• Mentor and develop other technical program managers while raising the bar for engineering excellence

Impact You'll Own:

• Shape the technical foundation that brings award-winning content to viewers worldwide
• Design and implement systems that seamlessly handle complex content relationships across multiple dimensions (regions, languages, licensing, etc.)
• Drive operational excellence initiatives that scale across Amazon's global entertainment ecosystem
• Lead programs that integrate MGM's iconic content library with Amazon's streaming technology

What You Bring:

• Deep technical expertise in large-scale distributed systems and architecture
• Proven track record leading complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders
• High bar in driving operational and engineering excellence, strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior leadership and other engineering teams across broader organization
• Experience scaling teams and mentoring other engineers to force multiple

About the team:

The Amazon MGM Studios Business Enablement Technology Organization, a key division within AMS Studios Technology, is responsible for delivering technology solutions that support three of the five durable areas of the Studio Production Lifecycle (SPL), 1) Creative Development (Rights & IP), 2) Sales & Distribution (Sales), and 3) Financial Management and Participations & Residuals (P&R).