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Amazon Software Development Engineer, Alexa Food in Sunnyvale, California
Description
Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?
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 world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.
Alexa is Amazon's cloud-based voice service and AI assistant, designed to make everyday tasks easier and more intuitive through voice interaction. Integrated into a wide range of devices, from smart speakers like the Echo to third-party gadgets, Alexa allows users to perform various functions such as playing music, setting reminders, controlling smart home devices, getting weather updates, searching for recipes based on personal preference, and accessing information from the internet—all through simple voice commands. Constantly evolving with new skills and capabilities, Alexa leverages advanced natural language processing and machine learning to understand and respond to user queries, making it a versatile and indispensable digital assistant for modern living. You will have an opportunity to impact the customer experience, architecture, design, and implementation of products used by people you know.
Alexa Food is seeking a talented and passionate Software Development Engineer (SDE) to join our innovative team. You will play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the Alexa experience for millions of customers worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Design & Development: Architect, design, and develop scalable, high-performance software applications and services for Alexa Food.
Innovation: Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement new features and improvements.
Problem Solving: Analyze and solve complex problems, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems.
Best Practices: Implement and advocate for software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
Customer Focus: Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality software solutions.
About the team
Alexa Food is a dynamic and innovative team within Amazon, dedicated to enhancing the Alexa experience in the Food domain. Our mission is to create seamless and intuitive interactions that help users with their food-related tasks, from discovering new recipes to managing grocery lists and obtaining nutritional information.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.