Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear, Prime Video

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$129,300 - $223,600
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear, Prime Video

Prime Video is revolutionizing traditional media delivery through its expansive streaming platform, offering movies, TV shows, Emmy Award-winning original content, and premium add-on subscriptions. The Linear Customer Experiences (LEX) team plays a crucial role in delivering live TV experiences across Prime Video's platforms. This position focuses on building immersive experiences for Web and 3P Living Room devices, including Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Living Room LEX team, you'll be at the forefront of creating high-performance, user-friendly interfaces that enable millions of customers to enjoy live content seamlessly. The role involves tackling complex technical challenges while ensuring optimal performance on resource-constrained devices. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that directly impact the viewing experience of Prime Video's growing user base.

The position offers an opportunity to work on features that shape how millions of customers experience Live TV, from optimizing UI components to implementing new features from the Linear Discovery Service. You'll balance customer experience, performance, and maintainability while ensuring applications meet Amazon's high standards. The team's mission is to create the industry's best Live TV viewing experience, making it effortless for customers to discover and enjoy live content across all platforms.

This role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, requiring skills in modern web technologies, video streaming, and performance optimization. You'll be part of a team that's driving innovation in how people consume live content in the streaming era, with the backing of Amazon's resources and scale. The position offers competitive compensation, including base pay ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear, Prime Video

  • Design and implement Linear TV experiences for Web and 3PLR platforms
  • Build performant UI components optimized for TV navigation
  • Create sophisticated program guides and channel browsing experiences
  • Implement efficient rendering techniques for resource-constrained devices
  • Optimize application startup time and runtime performance
  • Work with partner teams to integrate backend services and APIs
  • Ensure consistent behavior across different TV platforms and browsers
  • Create reusable components for Prime Video living room apps
  • Collaborate with UX designers to implement 10-foot UI experiences
  • Drive improvements in app stability and performance metrics

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear, Prime Video

JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
Rust
  • 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
  • Strong experience in Rust, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks
  • Experience with TV app development and complex state management
  • Knowledge of video playback, DRM and streaming technologies

Benefits For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear, Prime Video

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Competitive base pay
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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