Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Habit

A global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, and digital streaming.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Habit

Join the innovative Alexa News team at Amazon and help revolutionize how people stay informed. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of crafting immersive news experiences across the Echo Family, Fire TV, and Fire Tablet devices. This role offers the opportunity to impact millions of Alexa users worldwide by delivering both short-form and long-form news content.

You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your ability to learn quickly and adapt is crucial. The position involves both customer-facing experiences and backend operations, ensuring that users receive timely and relevant news content. You'll be responsible for building robust architectures, designing stable systems, and working with cross-functional partners to define and deliver exceptional user experiences.

The role requires strong technical leadership, with opportunities to mentor others and drive best practices. You'll be working with a variety of partners to help define experiences and requirements, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on how people consume news daily. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence. The position offers the chance to work on challenging problems while helping to shape the future of news delivery through voice-first experiences.

Amazon provides a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in creating an unparalleled news experience that will become an indispensable part of customers' daily routines.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Habit

  • Take on challenging technical and customer problems
  • Build and maintain quality products and systems
  • Build for the long-term, driving sound architectures and designing for stability
  • Work with partners to define experiences and requirements
  • Push for best practices and operational excellence

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Habit

  • 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 experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, code reviews, source control management
  • Experience with build processes, testing, and operations

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Alexa Daily Habit

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

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