Software Engineer for Alexa Device Development
3 weeks ago
Are you passionate about smart technology? Do you want to contribute to products that serve over 100 million users? Become a part of a dedicated team that is redefining the capabilities of Alexa, Amazon's intelligent assistant.
Amazon Alexa was conceived with the goal of bringing the vision of a futuristic computer to life. Today, users can engage with Alexa to manage their smart homes, control TVs, enjoy music, and access information, news, and weather updates using just their voice. We are enhancing Alexa's voice-centric interaction model by integrating a variety of experiences, including rich animated visuals, video, and immersive audio. We are pioneering the future of multi-modal interaction - what exists on devices now is merely the beginning - it's still Day 1.
If you are a dedicated software engineer with a track record of developing innovative applications that resonate with users, this is the right environment for you. You will be part of a growing organization with teams located in various regions, offering a significant opportunity to influence the design, architecture, and execution of state-of-the-art products utilized daily by countless individuals.
We are committed to hard work, enjoyment, and making a lasting impact; we invite you to be a part of this journey.
Key Responsibilities- Developing software that operates with exceptional quality across millions of Echo family devices and Alexa-compatible devices.
- Taking ownership of the Alexa Presentation Language's definition.
- Assessing the business implications of your systems and exercising sound judgment in making technical decisions.
- Promoting engineering best practices (e.g., Operational Excellence, Security, Quality, etc.) and establishing standards.
- When faced with differing opinions, you can navigate towards the best solution and guide others to embrace that direction, fostering consensus.
- You contribute to the professional growth of your peers, enhancing their technical expertise and engineering methodologies.
Our team is responsible for creating the user interface framework that operates on all Alexa-enabled devices with screens, known as the Alexa Presentation Language. APL encompasses a versatile rendering engine, tools, content, and responsive templates that developers and device manufacturers can utilize to design and deliver multi-modal experiences. Our software powers these experiences on our Echo family of devices, Fire Tablets, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Our Alexa Skills Kit developer tools and Alexa Presentation Language APIs empower anyone to create applications for our devices. We are dedicated to open-source software and are striving to cultivate a community around our software stack and tools.
Minimum Qualifications- 3+ years of professional software development experience, excluding internships.
- 2+ years of experience in design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of both new and existing systems, excluding internships.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language.
- 3+ years of comprehensive software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Understanding of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence.
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design.
Amazon is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please inform your Recruiter.
The compensation for this position is competitive and based on various factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company, and depending on the position, equity, sign-on bonuses, and other forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive compensation package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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