Software Development Engineer, Alexa Smart Home

Amazon's Alexa Smart Home Cameras team is seeking an experienced backend software development engineer to join their innovative initiative. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within Amazon, focusing on building highly scalable systems for IoT space.

The position involves working on cutting-edge technology that allows Alexa to have sense of sight, voice, and presence capabilities. You'll be part of a team that builds features and APIs for Alexa, working with camera device manufacturers, developers, and end-customers. The technology stack spans ML/AI, media streaming, real-time communication, and app development.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and building innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment. The role requires someone who can thrive in ambiguous situations, rapidly develop proof of concepts, and take ownership of projects from conception to delivery. You'll be working with distributed video streaming systems that need to be scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective.

The ideal candidate should be an innovative self-starter with strong fundamentals in Computer Science and practical experience in building large-scale distributed systems. You'll collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians and have the opportunity to make fundamental changes in the industry. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow as a technical leader while working on products that directly impact customers' daily lives. You'll be part of a team that values ownership, customer obsession, and technical excellence, while having the chance to shape the future of smart home technology.