Software Development Engineer, AWS Polly

Join AWS Polly team in developing cutting-edge Text-to-Speech (TTS) services that enable natural computer speech synthesis. This role offers an opportunity to work on technology that powers voice-controlled interfaces and speech-enabled devices used by Amazon customers globally. You'll be part of an international team creating software-generated voices using advanced technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs).

The position involves building and maintaining a global AWS service that handles millions of requests while ensuring low latency and high availability. You'll work on distributed systems processing machine learning workloads, developing customer-facing features, and managing core infrastructure that serves billions of requests daily.

The team operates across multiple locations including Boston and Europe, with a focus on maintaining work-life balance and professional development. You'll collaborate with machine learning experts and product managers, working on full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization.

Key technical aspects include maintaining 99.99% service availability, implementing RESTful APIs with sub-100ms response times, and working with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. The role requires strong software development skills and experience with system architecture.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers interested in combining cloud computing, machine learning, and distributed systems while working on technology that directly impacts millions of users worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation, including equity and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Amazon's commitment to total employee compensation.