Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming services.
$129,300 - $223,600
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

Prime Video is revolutionizing the traditional media landscape with its Linear TV (LEX) team, focusing on delivering 24/7 television and broadcast programming across all client platforms. The team is responsible for creating intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for Web and 3P Living Room devices including Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Living Room LEX team, you'll be at the forefront of building immersive experiences that serve millions of customers daily. The role involves handling complex TV platform challenges while ensuring consistent, high-quality viewing experiences optimized for lean-back environments. You'll work on features that directly impact how customers interact with Live TV, from optimizing UI components to implementing new features from the Linear Discovery Service.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on geographic location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that's driving Prime Video's mission to become the world's most-loved linear streaming platform, working with cutting-edge technologies like Rust, Java, and TypeScript.

The role requires strong technical expertise in frontend development, particularly with TV app development and complex state management in resource-constrained environments. You'll collaborate with UX designers, partner teams, and other engineers to create sophisticated program guides, optimize performance, and ensure consistent behavior across platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about creating impactful user experiences at scale, working with modern technologies, and solving complex technical challenges in the streaming media space. The position offers significant growth potential within Amazon's innovative culture and the rapidly evolving streaming industry.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

  • Design and implement Linear TV experiences for Web and 3PLR platforms
  • Build performant UI components optimized for TV navigation
  • Create sophisticated program guides and channel browsing experiences
  • Implement efficient rendering techniques for resource-constrained devices
  • Optimize application startup time and runtime performance
  • Work with partner teams to integrate backend services and APIs
  • Ensure consistent behavior across different TV platforms and browsers
  • Create reusable components for Prime Video living room apps
  • Collaborate with UX designers to implement 10-foot UI experiences
  • Drive improvements in app stability and performance metrics

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Java
Rust
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Strong experience in Rust, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks
  • Experience with TV app development and complex state management
  • Knowledge of video playback, DRM and streaming technologies
  • Understanding of TV platform limitations and optimization techniques

Benefits For Software Development Engineer - Prime Video Linear

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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