Software Development Engineer, Alexa Skills Kit

Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their team focused on empowering skill builders to create engaging experiences for Alexa. The role is part of the Alexa Skill Builder Growth team, whose mission is to enable developers to grow their business on Alexa through intelligent web services and intuitive tools. You'll be working on cutting-edge technologies including Large Language Models (LLM) to make Alexa more natural, accurate, and conversational.

The team builds publicly available services that help skill builders drive discoverability, enable seamless interactions, and generate revenue. A key project includes the name-free interaction (NFI) Toolkit, which makes it easier for customers to find and use skills without remembering specific names. You'll be part of a close-knit team that's dedicated to providing developers with the tools and services needed to create engaging customer experiences.

Your typical day will involve morning huddles, whiteboard design discussions, project implementation, and code reviews. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and pushing boundaries while maintaining a fun work environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on products used by millions of customers through Echo devices and Alexa-enabled devices.

The role requires strong technical skills, architectural thinking, and the ability to understand business impact when making technical decisions. You'll be working with a team that values engineering excellence, quality, and security while building services that scale to support millions of developers and users. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about voice technology, AI, and creating developer tools that enable innovative customer experiences.

Working at Amazon means joining a company at the forefront of voice technology and AI, with the chance to influence how millions of people interact with technology in their daily lives. The role offers significant growth potential as Alexa continues to evolve, especially with the team's increasing focus on Large Language Models and advanced AI capabilities.