Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Amazon's Alexa Audio team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the development of audio experiences on Alexa-enabled devices. This role focuses on managing music, podcast, audiobooks, radio, and ambient soundscape experiences, integrating with major streaming services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple. The position involves working with a universe of tens of millions of distinct audio content pieces, making them accessible through voice commands and proactive suggestions.

The ideal candidate will join a team that powers one of Alexa's most widely used features, serving millions of daily users. You'll be responsible for technical leadership, system architecture, and feature development in a fast-paced environment. The role requires expertise in building large-scale distributed systems, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

As a senior engineer, you'll contribute to making audio experiences more magical for customers, enabling seamless content discovery and playback across multiple devices. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on products used daily by customers worldwide, working with cutting-edge voice technology and audio streaming systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about audio technology and customer experience, offering the chance to work on innovative solutions at scale. The role provides the perfect blend of technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic thinking in Amazon's dynamic, customer-focused environment.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

  • Provide technical leadership to the team of engineers
  • Lead development and maintenance of key system features
  • Work with team members to investigate design approaches
  • Prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Deliver high quality software against strict timelines

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Java
Python
  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 7+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices

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