Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer – Web & Cloud Application Development for Alexa Connected Devices
Are you a talented software engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of how Alexa-enabled devices connect with Alexa Cloud? Do you want to be part of a team that builds services used by millions of customers? If you said yes to any or all of those, come join the Alexa Connected Devices team!
About Us
At Amazon, we're revolutionizing the way people interact with technology. Our Alexa-enabled devices are changing the world, one voice command at a time. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation and customer experience. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality services in a hyper-growth environment, and we're looking for talented engineers like you to join us on this exciting journey.
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced full stack software engineer to join our team and work on the development of Tier-1 Connectivity services for Alexa Cloud. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for building software to deliver a low latency, low cost, highly reliable, and high scalable connectivity between Alexa-enabled devices and Alexa Cloud. You'll drive and lead software design, development standards, team processes, and code reviews, and contribute to the professional development of your colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Building software to deliver a low latency, low cost, highly reliable, and high scalable connectivity between Alexa-enabled devices and Alexa Cloud
- Drive and lead software design, development standards, team processes, and code reviews
- Optimize software libraries for low latency, CPU, and memory footprint
- Deliver high-quality software through working in a dynamic, team-focused Agile/Scrum environment
- Contributing to the professional development of colleagues, improving their technical knowledge and engineering practices
About the Team
The mission of the Alexa Connectivity teams is to deliver a low latency, low cost, highly reliable, and high scalable connectivity between Alexa-enabled devices and Alexa Cloud. The changes we make improve the speed and reliability experienced by end customers when interacting with Alexa devices, and simplify the experience for developers and the rest of Alexa by abstracting the connection management from them. The team handles tens of billions of transactions per day. This is a highly visible role to get in the inception phase, build new features, and operate a tier-1 Cloud Service.
Essential Qualifications
* 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Preferred Qualifications
* 2+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Skills and Competencies
* Strong understanding of software design patterns, reliability, and scaling
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Experience with cloud-based services and APIs
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Amazon, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a member of our team, you'll have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- On-the-job training and mentorship
- Access to Amazon's extensive training and development programs
- Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to the development of new features and services
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities to learn from and work with experienced engineers and developers
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Amazon, we're passionate about creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration, and we're looking for talented engineers like you to join us on this exciting journey.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
As a member of our team, you'll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
- Access to Amazon's extensive training and development programs
- Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to the development of new features and services
How to Apply
If you're a talented software engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of how Alexa-enabled devices connect with Alexa Cloud, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your qualifications and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Amazon is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. We're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive, and we're looking for talented engineers like you to join us on this exciting journey. Apply for this job