Android - SDE II, FireTV

FireTV is at the forefront of transforming the global TV landscape, establishing itself as the preferred operating system for leading TV manufacturers worldwide. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join Amazon's innovative FireTV team as an SDE II, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of television entertainment.

As part of the Smart TV Solution Engineering team, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining technologies that power millions of screens worldwide. The position requires strong expertise in Android system development, with a focus on creating and optimizing features for smart TV products. You'll work at the intersection of software and hardware, collaborating with various teams including FireTV developers, SoC vendors, ODMs, and technical program managers.

The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge TV technology while being part of Amazon's #1 best-selling product line. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and architecture to implementation and optimization. The position requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to mentor other developers and lead complex technical initiatives.

Key technical areas include Android systems, multimedia technologies, Linux kernel, drivers, and BSPs, with programming expertise needed in languages like C++, Java, Kotlin, and Rust. The role combines hands-on development with strategic thinking, as you'll help shape the technical direction of Android-based solutions for FireTV.

This is an ideal position for someone who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of people experience television entertainment. You'll be working with a team that's dedicated to innovation and customer experience, while having the resources and support of Amazon to bring ambitious ideas to life. The role offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale while contributing to a product that's revolutionizing the consumer electronics industry.