Software Development Engineer III, iOS, Zappos Discovery Tech - Mobile
Company: Amazon
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
At Zappos Tech, we're on a mission to deliver unparalleled
shopping experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Software
Development Engineer III (SDE3) to join our iOS Mobile team at
Zappos. As an SDE3 on the iOS team, you will contribute
significantly to software development of the Zappos iOS app. Your
work will span the entire customer journey, from Homepage to
checkout: Search, Search Results, Homepage, Ads, Widgets,
Recommendations, and much more. If you're passionate about
innovative products, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready
to grow your technical and leadership skills, we would love to hear
from you! Key job responsibilities • Develop and Maintain: Play a
leading role in the development and maintenance of native iOS apps
using all the prominent iOS technologies and frameworks (XCode,
Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, UIKit, CloudKit, Core Data,Core
Animation) • Collaborate for Success: Work closely with product
managers, UX designers, and engineers. Your contributions will be
crucial in creating optimal customer experiences and steering
technology choices. • Coach and Guide: Provide guidance and
feedback to help maintain high coding standards and practices. Your
efforts will contribute to the growth and development of our
engineering team. • Solve Problems: Address complex issues within a
well-understood technology strategy. You'll balance business needs
with technical solutions to ensure scalability and future growth. •
Uphold Best Practices: Your contributions will not only address
problems efficiently but also adhere to and promote best practices
within the team. • Learn and Grow: You'll have opportunities for
continuous learning and contributing to the team's strategy and
goals, fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented environment. A
day in the life Your day starts with standup where you sync with
your team and product managers about tasks and priorities. You'll
spend most of your time writing code - building and testing new
features, fixing issues, and improving app performance. Code
reviews are part of your regular routine. You regularly use AI
tooling as part of your day to day development tasks. You might
research new iOS frameworks or tools, write technical documentation
for complex features, or collaborate closely with teammates on
challenging problems. Some days are deep focus on feature
development, others involve mentoring or investigating production
issues. The work varies but always centers on making our iOS app
better for our customers. About the team You'll join a tight-knit
mobile team of iOS and Android developers who take ownership of the
entire customer experience in our app. Everyone here is passionate
about creating seamless shopping experiences that make customers
genuinely happy - whether that's perfecting the search flow,
streamlining checkout, or building features that surprise and
delight. We work closely together, sharing knowledge across
platforms and collaborating daily with product managers and backend
engineers. The team values transparency, continuous learning, and
taking initiative. You'll have the freedom to propose solutions,
and experiment with new approaches to improve the Zappos customer
experience. - 5 years of non-internship professional software
development experience - 5 years of programming with at least one
software programming language experience - 5 years of leading
design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor,
tech lead or leading an engineering team - 5 years of full software
development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews,
source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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
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. The 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. Learn more about our benefits at
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NY, New York - 184,900.00 -
250,200.00 USD annually
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