Alexa+ is Amazon's next-generation assistant powered by generative AI, designed to be more conversational, smarter, personalized, and action-oriented. The Alexa AI Developer Tech team is focused on providing software developers with essential tools, primitives, and services to create engaging customer experiences that expand Alexa+'s capabilities.
As a Sr. Software Development Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building AI-native SDKs that partners use to expand Alexa+ capabilities. You'll join a growing organization working with cutting-edge Generative AI technology, with significant opportunities to impact the design, architecture, and implementation of products used daily by millions.
The role involves working in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating closely with team members on design approaches, prototyping new technology, and evaluating technical feasibility. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining key system features supporting LLM-based experiences, establishing architectural principles, and mentoring team members.
A typical day includes morning huddles for team updates, whiteboard design discussions, and hands-on project implementation work. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and mutual support, creating an environment where members actively help each other while pushing technological boundaries.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including equity and sign-on payments. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about AI and voice technology to shape the future of conversational AI at one of the world's leading tech companies.