Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials

Global technology company building Alexa and other innovative consumer products and services
$150,700 - $251,700
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials

Alexa Daily Essentials is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team in building capabilities that make household life more convenient and fulfilling. This role focuses on developing features that help Alexa understand and support daily habits of household members. As a Sr. SDE, you'll lead technical design and architecture while mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive compensation ($150,700-$251,700) plus equity and benefits.

The role requires 7+ years of professional software development experience and strong leadership capabilities. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale systems, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to define strategic roadmaps. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Working at Amazon means joining a company at the forefront of AI and consumer technology. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of how people interact with technology in their homes while working with talented engineers on challenging technical problems. The role offers professional growth through technical leadership opportunities and the chance to mentor others.

The position is based in Vancouver, Canada, offering the chance to work in one of North America's most beautiful cities while building products used by millions. Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive culture that empowers employees to deliver the best results for customers.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy solutions for Alexa Daily Essentials customers
  • Collaborate with Alexa Daily Essentials domains and other teams
  • Influence overall strategy and define team roadmap
  • Drive system architecture
  • Spearhead best practices for quality product
  • Coach and develop junior engineers
  • Build new services and experiences from ground up
  • Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation of Alexa features

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials

  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 7+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials

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

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