Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Amazon is a global technology company that develops and operates Alexa, the world's leading voice AI platform.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Amazon's Alexa Audio team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team working on audio experiences for Alexa-enabled devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of voice-controlled audio entertainment.

The team owns audio experiences including Music, Podcast, Audio Books, Radio, and Ambient soundscapes, serving millions of customers daily. They're responsible for integrating both first-party and third-party content providers (like Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple) with Alexa devices.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll:

  • Design and implement software solutions for complex Alexa Audio problems
  • Work with LLMs to enhance audio experiences
  • Create tools for model accuracy improvement and latency reduction
  • Drive operational excellence across core audio services
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and researchers

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge voice control interfaces and scalable API platforms interfacing with Generative AI. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and rapid delivery of new features.

The position requires strong technical skills, experience with software architecture, and the ability to work in ambiguous problem spaces. You'll be instrumental in improving how millions of customers interact with audio content through voice commands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about audio technology, voice interfaces, and building customer-centric solutions at scale. The team emphasizes Amazon's leadership principles: ownership, delivering results, deep diving, bias for action, developing talent, and earning trust.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

  • Design and implement software for Alexa Audio experiences
  • Create infrastructure to integrate LLMs into Audio space
  • Develop tools to evaluate and improve model accuracy
  • Drive operational excellence across core audio services
  • Provide technical design and coding feedback
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Participate in hiring efforts

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Java
Python
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, code reviews, and source control management

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