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Principal Software Engineer, Enterprise Productivity

Ireland Amazon Estimated salary: Approximately €150,000–€230,000 annual base salary, potentially plus sign-on payments, annual bonus, and Amazon restricted stock units.
Role summary

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The Principal Software Engineer will set technical direction for enterprise productivity products used across Amazon. Requirements typically include extensive software engineering experience, strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, expertise in distributed systems, cloud technologies, system design, and a record of delivering reliable, scalable services. The role expects technical leadership without relying solely on formal authority, mentoring of engineers, effective communication with product and business stakeholders, and the ability to make sound architectural decisions in a complex international environment. Experience with productivity platforms, automation, security, identity, or large-scale internal tools would be valuable. Candidates should be comfortable defining long-term strategy while remaining involved in solving difficult engineering problems.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle. It operates major businesses including online retail, Amazon Web Services, digital entertainment, devices, advertising, logistics, and artificial intelligence. Amazon employs people worldwide and is known for its customer-focused culture, large-scale technology platforms, and leadership principles such as ownership, innovation, and high standards. In Ireland, the company has significant operations in Dublin and other locations spanning technology, cloud computing, corporate services, finance, and customer support. This role sits within the technology organization and supports enterprise productivity, helping Amazon employees work more effectively through reliable internal software, platforms, and automation. Compensation commonly combines salary with performance-related elements and company stock, although the exact package depends on experience, level, and the individual offer.

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