Senior Software Development Engineer

An inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, subsidiary of Amazon.com
$151,300 - $261,500
Android
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon Lab126, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Amazon Common Software (ACS) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge consumer electronics and smart home devices, including the Kindle family, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Amazon Show.

As a founding member of a cross-functional team, you'll be responsible for developing critical Android framework components, services, and tools that power Amazon's device ecosystem. The position involves working closely with various teams to create innovative solutions that enhance customer-device interaction.

The role demands strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including architecting reliable SDKs, mentoring team members, and driving development from concept to launch. You'll be working in an agile environment, collaborating with world-class engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on Amazon's device software platform. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of professional software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in system architecture and design. You'll be part of a team that's transforming how customers interact with Amazon's smart home devices, working on projects that directly impact millions of users worldwide.

Join a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging problems in the Amazon ecosystem while helping to shape the future of consumer device interaction.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer

  • Own critical Android framework components, services, tools, and application development frameworks
  • Influence strategy and roadmap through technical and non-technical insights
  • Build reliable, high-quality SDKs for Amazon Devices
  • Mentor junior team members and assist in task management
  • Work with internal and external engineering teams
  • Lead technical designs and architecture
  • Develop performance tooling for measuring and profiling apps
  • Collaborate with product teams for requirements gathering and feasibility analysis

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer

Java
  • 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)
  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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