Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, and digital streaming
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

Join Amazon's Alexa Entertainment Team as a Software Development Engineer and be part of transforming how people interact with media services. This role focuses on the Alexa Audio Playback Experience (APEX) team, dedicated to delivering world-class listening experiences across various platforms.

You'll work on innovative features that enable voice control for Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, Live radio, Audible books, and more. The position offers significant opportunity to impact customer experience through cutting-edge product development and architecture design. You'll be at the forefront of voice interface technology and scalable API platforms that integrate with generative AI.

The role requires strong technical expertise with 3+ years of software development experience. You'll collaborate with Product Management and Design teams to refine customer experiences for Alexa entertainment products. Key responsibilities include designing personalized content recommendation systems, improving service integration, and championing engineering best practices.

Working at Amazon means joining a culture of innovation where you'll have the resources and support to make history in voice-controlled entertainment. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about audio technology and voice interfaces to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that values ownership, delivers results, and maintains high quality standards while building the future of voice-controlled entertainment systems.

The position offers significant growth potential, working with emerging technologies in voice control and AI. You'll gain valuable experience in building scalable systems while working alongside talented engineers and product leaders. If you're excited about creating the future of how people interact with entertainment through voice technology, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, innovation, and impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

  • Design, implement, and deliver software for Alexa Audio
  • Create designs for personalized content recommendations
  • Improve consistency and integration between APEX software and partner team services
  • Champion best practices for software engineering and operational excellence
  • Influence technical architecture for long-term changes
  • Provide technical design feedback and coding standards
  • Mentor junior team members and participate in hiring efforts

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

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 design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio Playback Experience

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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