Software Development Engineer, Alexa Intelligent Actions

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence with Alexa voice assistant.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Intelligent Actions

Join Amazon's Alexa Intelligent Actions team to shape the future of personal voice assistants. This role focuses on developing innovative features for Alexa, envisioning it as a personal assistant for household management. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on massively scalable services, contributing to software architecture and implementation.

You'll collaborate with a diverse team including engineers, voice designers, and product managers to build solutions that enhance Alexa's capabilities. The role involves designing and implementing system architecture, establishing design principles, and ensuring best practices across multiple teams.

The position offers the opportunity to work on industry-defining projects that directly impact millions of users. You'll be responsible for core systems development, making technical decisions, and balancing business needs with technical constraints. The team believes voice is the most natural user interface for technology interaction across various domains.

Working at Amazon means joining a company at the forefront of AI and voice technology innovation. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, technical excellence, and customer-focused solutions. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about building scalable, mission-critical applications and want to contribute to the future of voice technology.

The position requires strong technical skills, experience with system architecture, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet customer needs.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Intelligent Actions

  • Define software architecture solutions and determine system limitations and compatibilities
  • Lead coding and software development of complex, cross-functional, customer facing programs
  • Design and implement system architecture and underlying components
  • Establish design principles and best practices for software development across teams
  • Anticipate bottlenecks and manage technical trade-offs
  • Collaborate with team members on technical decisions
  • Ensure high quality through proper software engineering practices

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Alexa Intelligent Actions

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 Intelligent Actions

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Disability accommodation support
  • Comprehensive health benefits

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