Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

$129,300 - $223,600/Yr

Amazon - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Software Development Engineer for Alexa Audio Playback Experience will play a crucial role in transforming how customers enjoy audio content through Alexa. This position involves independent technical ownership of new customer features and supporting architecture, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance the customer experience with media services. The role requires collaboration with product management and design teams to refine Alexa's entertainment offerings, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver software in complex problem spaces related to Alexa Audio.
• Create infrastructure to integrate LLMs into the Audio space while ensuring software engineering best practices.
• Develop tools and software to evaluate and improve model accuracy for various Audio experiences.
• Influence the operational and engineering excellence roadmap for core audio services.
• Provide design feedback and coding standards guidance to internal and external teams.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in hiring efforts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location and experience.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be included in the compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.