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

Amazon's Alexa Audio team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team working on audio experiences for Alexa-enabled devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape how millions of customers interact with audio content through voice technology.

The team owns crucial audio experiences including Music, Podcast, Audio Books, Radio, and Ambient soundscapes, managing integrations with major providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple. As a core member of the Alexa Entertainment Team, you'll have significant impact on customer experience, architecture, and implementation of products used daily by a global audience.

In this position, you'll work on creating infrastructure to leverage LLMs in the audio space while maintaining engineering excellence. You'll be responsible for developing tools to evaluate and improve model accuracy, reduce latency, and enhance the overall customer experience. The role involves close collaboration with product managers, UX designers, and researchers to innovate and refine experiences for millions of users.

Key technical responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing software solutions for complex audio experience problems
  • Creating and maintaining infrastructure for LLM integration
  • Developing tools for model evaluation and improvement
  • Contributing to operational excellence and scaling initiatives
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship

The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience, system design capabilities, and a passion for audio technology. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence, working in either Bangalore or Chennai.

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Work with cutting-edge voice technology and AI/ML systems
  • Impact millions of daily users globally
  • Learn valuable skills in voice interface design and scalable API platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Shape the future of voice-controlled entertainment

Amazon offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on long-term thinking and innovation. Join us in building the future of voice-controlled audio experiences and help make technology more accessible and enjoyable for customers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

  • Design and implement software for Alexa Audio working with product managers and senior engineers
  • 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 across core audio services
  • Provide design feedback around latency considerations
  • Mentor junior team members and participate in 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
  • Competitive compensation

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