Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

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Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Join Amazon's Alexa Audio team to shape the future of voice-controlled audio experiences. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for the audio experiences on Alexa-enabled devices, including Music, Podcast, Audio Books, Radio, and Ambient soundscapes. The team enables seamless integration with major content providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple.

You'll work on innovative solutions that serve millions of customers daily, managing a vast universe of audio content across streaming services. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including voice control interfaces and Generative AI integration. You'll collaborate closely with Product Management and Design teams to refine customer experiences.

The position involves building scalable API platforms, improving model accuracy, and ensuring operational excellence. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values quick iteration and innovation, working on the Voice OS for Entertainment in the home. The role combines technical challenges with direct customer impact, requiring strong engineering skills and a passion for customer experience.

Key focus areas include infrastructure development for LLM integration, tools creation for performance optimization, and system architecture design. You'll also play a crucial role in mentoring team members and maintaining high engineering standards. The position offers exposure to various aspects of audio technology, from content delivery to multi-device playback management.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment where you'll work with talented engineers and product managers. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career while working on technology that impacts millions of users daily.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

  • Design, implement, and deliver software for Alexa Audio experiences
  • Create infrastructure to integrate LLMs into Audio space
  • Create tools to evaluate and improve model accuracy for Audio experiences
  • Influence operational and engineering excellence roadmap
  • Provide design feedback around latency considerations
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Participate in interviews and hiring efforts

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment

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