Definitely not a requirement for working at Amazon, though I can't say whether this particular thing is only for Seattle positions. I work for Amazon Music in downtown San Francisco and we are hiring.

hmmm that sounds fun, do you think I could ask you a couple questions about it?

What's the best way to contact you?

Hey, sorry didn't see this. Shoot me an email--peter at campsh dot com.

Seattle is the only place in the US listed with open positions.

Amazon is hiring for software developers and many other positions in locations throughout the United States and other parts of the world.

See: http://www.amazon.com/gp/jobs/ref=j_sq_btn?jobSearchKeywords...

I currently see positions listed for Seattle, Massachusetts, California, and international positions on the first page of Software Development listings.

(Note: I work for Amazon as a Web Development Engineer.)

Good to know. I only checked the link on the page that said "Which position are these challenges for."

Do they need any "code ninjas" in the Bay area? ;)