Amazon

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

Amazon$165K — $223K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • 2+ years experience in system design or architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • 3+ years experience across the full software development life cycle

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain timer, alarm, and reminder features on Echo devices
  • Drive technical design discussions and create documentation for new features
  • Identify and resolve requirements ambiguity through collaboration
  • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance in system performance
  • Develop thorough testing strategies and conduct code reviews
  • Collaborate with cloud services teams for syncing across devices
  • Work with hardware teams to optimize software performance within constraints

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses
  • Mental health support services
  • Options for supplemental life insurance
Full Job Description
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!

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.

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

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- 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

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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