Software Development Engineer, Alexa Smart Home

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Alexa Smart Home team in an exciting role that combines AI innovation with practical home automation. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of home interaction through Alexa, Amazon's leading AI assistant.

The role focuses on evolving Alexa into an even more intelligent companion that can handle everything from simple voice commands to complex, AI-powered home automation scenarios. You'll be working on features that directly impact millions of users, making their daily interactions with smart home devices more intuitive and efficient.

As part of the Smart Home Science Engineering organization, you'll collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, product managers, and designers to create delightful Smart Home experiences utilizing cutting-edge AI technology. The team is specifically focused on building scalable Machine learning powered services that help customers optimize their smart home setup and routines.

Your work will involve designing and implementing AI models, creating efficient training and inference systems, and ensuring these solutions work at Amazon's massive scale. You'll be responsible for both the technical architecture and the practical implementation of features that appear in the Alexa App and voice interfaces.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and maintains high standards for system quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong software development experience who wants to work at the intersection of AI and consumer technology, creating features that friends and family can use and relate to every day. The role combines technical challenges with tangible user impact, making it ideal for engineers who want to see their work make a real difference in people's daily lives.