Software Dev Engineer, Alexa Daily Essentials Device Software, Alexa Daily Essentails Device Software

Do you like working on industry-defining projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and are used everyday by millions of customers worldwide across Alexa cloud and Echo devices Then read on!

At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the worlds most beloved brands customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use advanced AI technology deep device-side knowledge and large-scale systems to solve complex problems. We get to see the impact of their work first-hand on millions of Echo devices worldwide.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products features and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks not years. If this sounds interesting to you apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities
- Design & Development: Design develop and maintain timer alarm and reminder features on Echo devices ensuring reliability and low-latency performance. Own end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large features across the full software stack including firmware middleware and cloud integration. Develop and optimize on-device scheduling logic to ensure accurate triggering across device states including active standby and low-power modes.

- Technical Leadership: Drive technical design discussions and produce design documents for new features and system improvements. Identify and resolve ambiguity in requirements by collaborating with PMs UX and cross-functional partners. Mentor junior engineers through code reviews design guidance and knowledge sharing. Proactively identify technical debt and propose solutions to improve maintainability.

- System Reliability & Performance: Ensure high availability and fault tolerance including offline and network-degraded scenarios. Optimize memory CPU and power consumption for on-device processing. Implement robust error handling for edge cases such as device reboots time zone changes and DST transitions.

- Testing & Quality: Develop comprehensive unit integration and end-to-end test strategies. Participate in on-call rotations and drive root cause analysis for production issues. Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards.

- Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Alexa cloud services teams for multi-device synchronization. Partner with voice/NLU teams to improve intent recognition for timer alarm and reminder utterances. Coordinate with hardware teams to optimize software within device constraints.

- 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
- Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Sunnyvale - 165200.00 - 223600.00 USD annually