Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Amazon is a global technology company that develops and operates Alexa, a voice-controlled AI assistant, among other products and services.
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Amazon's Alexa Audio team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team in either Bangalore or Chennai. The role focuses on developing audio experiences for Alexa-enabled devices, including Music, Podcast, Audio Books, Radio, and Ambient soundscapes. The team is responsible for integration skill kits that enable seamless integration with various content providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple.

As a senior engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating magical audio experiences for millions of daily users. The position offers an opportunity to work with a vast universe of audio content across streaming services, implementing voice-controlled features and proactive suggestions. You'll be instrumental in developing systems that allow customers to control and manage playback across multiple devices.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, working in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in audio experiences. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication skills, and can deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Working at Amazon means joining a team that's still in its "Day 1" phase of audio experiences, offering enormous opportunities to make a significant impact. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession. The role offers the chance to work on mission-critical applications that directly affect millions of users while collaborating with talented engineers and stakeholders across the organization.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

  • Provide technical leadership to the team of engineers
  • Lead development and maintenance of key system features
  • Work with other team members to investigate design approaches, prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software against strict timelines

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio

Java
Python
  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 7+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor other software developers

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