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Software Development Engineer, Alexa Smart Home
Amazon
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Posted on Jul 21, 2024
DESCRIPTION
We're in search of a Software Engineer to help us create rich, new environments leveraging the latest advancements in AWS to build services for Alexa Smart Home experiences. The experiences we build drive step changes in our homes and businesses. Our forays into this bold new world are just beginning. Amazon is making bold moves in the smart home arena and making improvements for customers every day.
Do you like working on the full stack between the cloud and devices? Does working on vanguard technology appeal to you? Are there AWS solutions targeted toward the smart home you want to bring into fruition? Do you derive enjoyment from taking ambiguous problems and forging a path toward a solution? These are the challenges we take on.
Key job responsibilities
Software Engineers at Amazon do so much more than just software development. We'll be looking at you to help:
1. Choose the technologies to leverage.
2. Decide what features to build.
3. Drive software engineering best practice.
4. Design distributed and scalable systems.
5. Test and document the software you develop.
A day in the life
No two days are the same as we design, create, and ideate new technologies to leverage. Our team is working on a confidential new product. You are an innovative self-starter who is comfortable operating with ambiguity and willing to develop quick proof of concepts. You are passionate owner about customer and societal impact, and drive the technology forward and operate at all levels, diving deep into the details and provide key input into the product. You will be working across multiple organizations and services within Amazon to deliver the unique experience that we are creating.
About the team
This Alexa Smart Home team is responsible for building cloud services to deliver customer delighting experiences for existing and upcoming Multimodal devices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ 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
- Experience programming with at least one modern languages such as Java, Kotlin, C++, or equivalent object-oriented languages. Further, experience with AWS or equivalent cloud technologies
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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