Packaging Engineer Jobs in Washington
Packaging Engineer jobs in Washington are in active demand, concentrated in the food and beverage, consumer goods, aerospace, and e-commerce fulfillment sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Redmond, and Tacoma, where companies like Amazon, Boeing, and Starbucks maintain large operations and ongoing packaging development needs. Structural packaging design, sustainable materials engineering, and regulatory compliance for food-contact and medical packaging are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
As a Software Development Engineer on our team, you'll focus on building intelligent packaging deterministic workflows and large-scale platforms that power our packaging operations worldwide. These systems process hundreds of millions of products every day, across hundreds of fulfillment centers and every customer order. That work drives hundreds of millions of dollars in savings, reduces packaging waste and damage, and puts sustainable packaging choices in front of millions of customers. You'll own the services that decide which products to test, the tools fulfillment center associates and test labs rely on to test, inspect, and escalate packaging issues, and the customer-facing packaging experiences across the product detail page, cart, and checkout, including concealment for items whose packaging could reveal what's inside. You'll participate in code reviews with peers, mentor junior engineers as they grow their skills, and contribute to discussions that shape our technical strategy. Beyond individual contributions, you'll help establish best practices that ensure quality across our infrastructure and production services, which form the backbone of our packaging engines and support our Climate Pledge and sustainability initiatives.
Your work will shape how millions of packages ship every day, with every decision explainable down to a single product. You will build the source of truth for how Amazon understands the physical world of its products: what they're made of, how they hold up in transit, and how they should ship. You will design systems where every attribute carries its full history, including its source, confidence, and the test or model that produced it, so teams across Amazon can build on it with confidence. You will drive intelligent prioritization that puts testing effort where it creates the most value, and help build a platform where new packaging programs, such as flexible and automated packaging, launch quickly through configuration. We are seeking an engineer who is a true owner: hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to define new technology that will be used by Amazon fulfillment and packaging services around the world.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy item packaging intelligence workflows and platforms that serve our worldwide customer base
- Partner with product leaders, operations, and cross-functional teams to influence packaging roadmap decisions and define technical strategy aligned with sustainability goals
- Build and maintain core infrastructure, production services, and tools that support fulfillment centers, test labs, and field operations
- Deliver customer-facing packaging experiences across the product detail page, cart, and checkout. Make sure eligibility and concealment data shows up accurately, run controlled experiments, and resolve customer-reported issues at the root cause
- Build toward a unified, traceable item attribute store and configurable prioritization that lets new packaging programs launch without new engineering effort
- Drive system architecture decisions and establish best practices that enable code quality, reliability, and scalability across our software systems
- Coach and support junior engineers in their technical growth and help them develop their skills in building large-scale distributed systems
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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.
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At 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!
About the team
We are a diverse, full-stack team dedicated to building the intelligent systems that power packaging innovation across Amazon's global operations. Our vision centers on leveraging technology to reduce waste, lower costs, and support our sustainability obligations. We work closely with fulfillment centers, field personnel, and packaging test labs to understand their needs and deliver solutions that make their work more efficient. We value partnership, continuous learning, and technical excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a group that's invested in solving complex, large-scale challenges while supporting one another's growth and development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
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, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a Software Development Engineer on our team, you'll focus on building intelligent packaging deterministic workflows and large-scale platforms that power our packaging operations worldwide. These systems process hundreds of millions of products every day, across hundreds of fulfillment centers and every customer order. That work drives hundreds of millions of dollars in savings, reduces packaging waste and damage, and puts sustainable packaging choices in front of millions of customers. You'll own the services that decide which products to test, the tools fulfillment center associates and test labs rely on to test, inspect, and escalate packaging issues, and the customer-facing packaging experiences across the product detail page, cart, and checkout, including concealment for items whose packaging could reveal what's inside. You'll participate in code reviews with peers, mentor junior engineers as they grow their skills, and contribute to discussions that shape our technical strategy. Beyond individual contributions, you'll help establish best practices that ensure quality across our infrastructure and production services, which form the backbone of our packaging engines and support our Climate Pledge and sustainability initiatives.
Your work will shape how millions of packages ship every day, with every decision explainable down to a single product. You will build the source of truth for how Amazon understands the physical world of its products: what they're made of, how they hold up in transit, and how they should ship. You will design systems where every attribute carries its full history, including its source, confidence, and the test or model that produced it, so teams across Amazon can build on it with confidence. You will drive intelligent prioritization that puts testing effort where it creates the most value, and help build a platform where new packaging programs, such as flexible and automated packaging, launch quickly through configuration. We are seeking an engineer who is a true owner: hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to define new technology that will be used by Amazon fulfillment and packaging services around the world.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy item packaging intelligence workflows and platforms that serve our worldwide customer base
- Partner with product leaders, operations, and cross-functional teams to influence packaging roadmap decisions and define technical strategy aligned with sustainability goals
- Build and maintain core infrastructure, production services, and tools that support fulfillment centers, test labs, and field operations
- Deliver customer-facing packaging experiences across the product detail page, cart, and checkout. Make sure eligibility and concealment data shows up accurately, run controlled experiments, and resolve customer-reported issues at the root cause
- Build toward a unified, traceable item attribute store and configurable prioritization that lets new packaging programs launch without new engineering effort
- Drive system architecture decisions and establish best practices that enable code quality, reliability, and scalability across our software systems
- Coach and support junior engineers in their technical growth and help them develop their skills in building large-scale distributed systems
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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.
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At 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!
About the team
We are a diverse, full-stack team dedicated to building the intelligent systems that power packaging innovation across Amazon's global operations. Our vision centers on leveraging technology to reduce waste, lower costs, and support our sustainability obligations. We work closely with fulfillment centers, field personnel, and packaging test labs to understand their needs and deliver solutions that make their work more efficient. We value partnership, continuous learning, and technical excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a group that's invested in solving complex, large-scale challenges while supporting one another's growth and development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
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, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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The qualifications that appear most often in packaging engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in packaging science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software and packaging design tools such as ArtiosCAD or SolidWorks
- Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or TAPPI testing standards for packaging validation
- Experience with sustainable packaging materials and reducing environmental impact of packaging systems
- Knowledge of FDA food-contact or medical device packaging regulations applicable to Washington operations
- Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate across supply chain, marketing, and manufacturing teams
Packaging Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a packaging engineer in Washington?
Becoming a packaging engineer in Washington typically starts with a bachelor's degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or industrial engineering. Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for packaging engineers, but candidates who pursue Certified Packaging Professional credentials through the Institute of Packaging Professionals gain a meaningful competitive edge. Most Washington employers expect demonstrated experience with packaging testing standards and, for food or medical roles, working knowledge of applicable federal regulatory requirements.
Which companies hire packaging engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring packaging engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's strong concentration of food and beverage brands, e-commerce operations, and aerospace manufacturers means packaging engineering roles appear across a wider variety of industries here than in most states.
Which Washington cities have the most packaging engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most packaging engineer openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its dense cluster of consumer brands, tech-driven fulfillment operations, and corporate headquarters, while Tacoma's port logistics activity and food processing industry sustain consistent demand, and Redmond draws openings tied to large technology and consumer product companies headquartered on the Eastside.
Are there remote packaging engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Packaging engineering is inherently a hands-on discipline requiring physical prototyping, lab testing, and on-site coordination with production lines, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 100% of packaging engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the specification review, regulatory documentation, and vendor qualification phases of the role rather than physical development work.
How can I get hired as a packaging engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to packaging associate or packaging technician roles at Washington's large food and consumer goods companies, where hands-on exposure to materials and testing builds foundational skills quickly. Companies such as Amazon and Starbucks run structured new-grad rotational or internship programs in Seattle that serve as a direct pipeline into full engineering roles. Candidates who hold a Fundamentals of Engineering credential, have completed coursework in ISTA testing methods, or can show a portfolio of packaging design projects from school competitions stand out in Washington applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to packaging engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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