Amazon

Sr Software Development Engineer, Amazon Music- Big Screens

Amazon$193K — $261K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience in a professional setting.
  • Proficient in at least one programming language for 5+ years.
  • Experience leading design or architecture for new and existing systems for 5+ years.
  • Prior mentorship or team leadership experience in engineering.
  • Knowledgeable in design patterns, reliability, and scaling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical direction for major features in the developer experience portfolio.
  • Drive technical decisions and establish best practices for the team's codebase.
  • Mentor junior developers and conduct design reviews for technical guidance.
  • Collaborate with Principal Engineers to address complex technical challenges.
  • Design scalable and maintainable APIs and frameworks for team use.
  • Understand cross-team pain points to develop tailored solutions.
  • Present technical designs and results to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) coverage.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off policy for rest and personal needs.
  • Parental leave to support new parents.
  • Additional support services including mental health assistance and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
About the team

Amazon Music's Big Screens team is responsible for delivering the living-room music experience across Fire TV, Android TV, and third-party connected TV platforms. The team owns the end-to-end development of the Amazon Music client applications, creating an engaging, reliable, and high-performance experience for customers on the largest screens in their homes. Our charter is to build and evolve the next generation of the Amazon Music experience on Big Screens by delivering intuitive navigation, immersive playback experiences, and server-driven UI capabilities that enable rapid feature innovation across a diverse ecosystem of TV devices. We partner closely with product, design, and engineering teams to bring new music experiences to customers while ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience across all supported platforms.

As part of the Customer eXperience Infrastructure organization, our team is focused on delivering a best-in-class living-room experience that is stable, performant, and customer-obsessed. We work closely with Amazon Music teams across the United States and India to build, launch, and continuously improve experiences that delight millions of customers using Amazon Music on Fire TV and third-party TV devices worldwide

Come innovate with the Amazon Music team!

Key job responsibilities

- Technical Leadership & Architecture

- Lead the technical direction for major features and products within the developer experience portfolio

- Drive technical decisions and establish best practices for your team's codebase and infrastructure

- Mentor SDE 1s and SDE 2s, conducting design reviews and providing technical guidance

- Partner with Principal Engineers to solve complex technical challenges and align on architectural approaches

- Set and uphold the engineering and operational excellence bar: design reviews, coding standards, testing strategy, and prod/operational readiness.

Build High-Impact Products

- Design APIs and frameworks that other teams can leverage to build their own productivity solutions

- Ensure your solutions are scalable, maintainable, and operationally excellent

- Partner with teams across the organization to deeply understand their pain points and requirements

- Work with Principal Engineers to validate technical approaches and incorporate feedback.

- Present technical designs and results to leadership and stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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

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, San Francisco - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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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