Description

Interested in Alexa platform software development? Want your work in front of millions of customers? Enjoy working on cutting-edge, massively scalable services technology in a fast-paced team environment? Do you love working on industry defining projects that move the needle?

The Amazon Alexa team is seeking talented software engineers to help us build scalable, robust, rock-solid applications for the next generation of Amazon Alexa Devices. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to make history - as well as have your work seen by millions of people - we want to talk to you.

Our ideal Software Development Engineer candidate will exhibit a passion for building top-notch applications, scalable services, software that provides a smooth customer experience, and communication skills that establish trust.

Specifically, you will:

• Propose, design, and implement industry-leading solutions for services that will be utilized by millions of clients across numerous countries.

• Participate in and contribute to the planning process for new features and projects

• Work with a team of world-class engineers and product managers to understand and refine the scope of incoming projects, and to ensure deliverables meet an unreasonably high quality bar.

• Build highly maintainable, easy-to-understand code in both the web services and mobile space. - Mentor junior team members and assist in task management and Agile planning

• Work with multiple top-notch engineering teams to understand and respond to their needs We offer excellent pay and generous stock plans, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, and more.

Relocation is available for qualified candidates. Work Hard. Have Fun. Make History.

• 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or Swift/ObjC including object-oriented design

• 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

• 4+ years of professional software development experience

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to working independently and as part of a team.

• Extensive experience designing and building web services (API design and implementation) and working with big data.

• Experience working with enterprise systems (large-scale distributed build systems, dependency management, metrics/monitoring, etc.).

• Experience with AWS technology (EC2, Redshift, S3, EMR).

• Experience with unit testing, test automation, and continuous delivery.

• Experience participating in (and driving) agile processes and scrum.

• The ability to work quickly toward tight deadlines, and make smart tradeoffs between speed, accuracy, and maintainability. - The ability to scope design deliverables accurately and prioritize work items appropriately.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Bellevue, WA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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 $115,000/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.