Software Development Engineer, AWS Polly
Software Development Engineer, AWS Polly
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31-08-2025
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Job Description
Join us in developing AWS Text-to-Speech (TTS) service that enables computers and devices to speak naturally. Our service powers voice-controlled interfaces website narration and speech-enabled devices for Amazon customers worldwide.
As part of our international team youll create software-generated voices using advanced technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs). These voices match human speech quality and natural expression.
Youll build and maintain a global AWS service that processes requests from millions of devices and users while maintaining low latency and very high availability.
We prioritize professional development and work-life balance. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and empowers team members to grow their technical expertise while working on impactful projects.
Key job responsibilities
AWS Amazon Polly needs a Software Development Engineer to build and operate cloud computing systems that serve billions of requests daily.
Youll develop distributed systems processing machine learning workloads with the lowest latency. Our team creates novel solutions for complex engineering challenges while scaling our infrastructure across AWS regions worldwide.
A day in the life
Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing customer-facing features for API and AWS Console
* Operating cloud services that process billions of requests per day
* Building and optimizing internal automation tools
Our team manages:
* Core service infrastructure
* Backend services with 99.99% availability targets
* RESTful APIs with <100ms response times
* Frontend implementations in the AWS Console
Youll work with technologies including:
* Distributed systems
* Cloud infrastructure
* Full-stack development frameworks
* Performance monitoring and optimization tools
About the team
Our team comprises of software engineers specializing in distributed systems. We closely cooperate with machine learning experts and product managers with cloud service experience.
Our team members are located in United States (Boston) and Europe (UK and Poland).
We optimize our global presence by:
* Scheduling core collaboration hours that overlap time zones and accommodate all team members
* Using asynchronous communication tools for non-urgent matters
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- The candidate for that position must be an US citizen willing to work from the Boston office.
- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
As part of our international team youll create software-generated voices using advanced technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs). These voices match human speech quality and natural expression.
Youll build and maintain a global AWS service that processes requests from millions of devices and users while maintaining low latency and very high availability.
We prioritize professional development and work-life balance. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and empowers team members to grow their technical expertise while working on impactful projects.
Key job responsibilities
AWS Amazon Polly needs a Software Development Engineer to build and operate cloud computing systems that serve billions of requests daily.
Youll develop distributed systems processing machine learning workloads with the lowest latency. Our team creates novel solutions for complex engineering challenges while scaling our infrastructure across AWS regions worldwide.
A day in the life
Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing customer-facing features for API and AWS Console
* Operating cloud services that process billions of requests per day
* Building and optimizing internal automation tools
Our team manages:
* Core service infrastructure
* Backend services with 99.99% availability targets
* RESTful APIs with <100ms response times
* Frontend implementations in the AWS Console
Youll work with technologies including:
* Distributed systems
* Cloud infrastructure
* Full-stack development frameworks
* Performance monitoring and optimization tools
About the team
Our team comprises of software engineers specializing in distributed systems. We closely cooperate with machine learning experts and product managers with cloud service experience.
Our team members are located in United States (Boston) and Europe (UK and Poland).
We optimize our global presence by:
* Scheduling core collaboration hours that overlap time zones and accommodate all team members
* Using asynchronous communication tools for non-urgent matters
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- The candidate for that position must be an US citizen willing to work from the Boston office.
- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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