Software Development Engineer, Smart Home Cameras

The Alexa Smart Home Cameras team at Amazon is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team. This role combines both individual contribution and technical leadership, focusing on developing backend services that power Alexa's visual capabilities in smart homes. The team enables features like "Alexa, show the front door" and automatic announcements with live camera views for detecting people, packages, and doorbell events.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technology across Computer Vision, media streaming, and real-time communication. You'll be developing APIs for both Amazon's own products (Ring, Blink) and third-party partners, creating seamless integrations for smart home cameras and doorbells. The team serves both end-consumers and device developers from companies like Ring, Arlo, Nest, and Wyze.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about smart home technology and AI integration. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in Seattle, WA, collaborating with experienced cross-disciplinary teams in an open, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong system design skills, and a track record of building scalable solutions. This role provides an opportunity to impact millions of Alexa users while working with the latest smart home technologies.