Software Development Engineer II, Alexa Smart Home

Amazon's Alexa Smart Home team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help transform Alexa into the next-generation AI assistant. This role focuses on building, training, and deploying modern AI models to enhance Alexa's capabilities as the primary interface for smart home control. The position involves working with cutting-edge AI technology to develop features that enable natural interactions with home devices, from basic commands to complex AI-driven scenarios.

The role presents unique challenges in handling context-dependent utterance interpretation, working with device ecosystems, and scaling solutions for millions of users. You'll be part of a diverse team of Machine Learning Engineers and Software Developers within the Smart Home AI group, collaborating on pioneering LLM adaptation and ambient intelligence features like Alexa Hunches.

This is an opportunity to work on highly visible projects that directly impact users' daily lives. You'll contribute to multi-year roadmaps across Alexa domains, building algorithmic platforms and tools that make home automation more intelligent and intuitive. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with a team that values different perspectives and innovative thinking.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development experience, system architecture knowledge, and a passion for AI technology. You'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that bridge the gap between complex AI capabilities and practical, user-friendly smart home applications. This role offers the satisfaction of creating features that friends and family can use and appreciate every day.