As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon’s unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers’ businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon’s real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.
At AWS Healthcare AI, we're at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare delivery through innovative AI solutions that serve millions globally. We're building next-generation services that combine Amazon's world-class AI infrastructure with deep healthcare expertise. Our mission is to accelerate healthcare businesses by delivering intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring challenges in the industry.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the AWS Healthcare AI team, you'll spearhead the complete technical lifecycle, from system design, to implementing robust distributed systems, and developing AI-powered healthcare solutions. You'll be working on transformative products that leverage generative and agentic AI to enhance clinical and administrative workflows for healthcare providers. Your work will directly contribute to improving patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Key job responsibilities
• Drive the full software development lifecycle, establishing technical strategy and best practices from conception through delivery and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, applied scientists, other engineers, and cross-functional teams to shape product vision, define technical roadmaps, make critical architectural decisions that align with business objectives, and execute on our product roadmap.
• Translate user stories into software designs demonstrating sensible trade-offs between complexity and delivery.
• Drive innovation in solving complex healthcare challenges using advanced technologies.
• Maintain operational excellence and compliance with healthcare industry standards.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare AI
• Provide technical mentorship, grow team capabilities, and foster a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture reviews, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness, a bias for action, superior problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills. Working effectively within a team environment is essential.
A day in the life
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare. You'll have the opportunity to:
• Work on meaningful problems that improve lives globally
• Access industry-leading technology and vast resources
• Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers
• Contribute to services such as HealthScribe, Comprehend Medical, HealthLake, and more
• Be part of an organization that values innovation, technical excellence, and impactful solutions
About the team
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