Software Dev Engineer II, Echo Platform

Mid • On-site

$129,300 - $223,600/yr

Austin, TX , +2

DESCRIPTION

Echo Platform team is looking for software engineers interested in building Audio Frameworks and Features capabilities for Echo devices. We solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity and simplicity. You can make history with us as we shape the future of consumer audio technology backed by Gen AI.
We are seeking passionate, curious, and talented Software Engineers who have experience and knowledge in building innovative, mission-critical, high-volume applications that will revolutionize the industry. You will have an enormous opportunity to make a significant impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of the latest Echo products used by people every day. Running with the spirit and energy of a start-up, our team is focused on bringing Alexa and amazing audio features in new products.

Key job responsibilities
* Core Development Responsibilities: Design and implement embedded systems framework and services.
Develop and maintain core audio features while helping define product features for our products used by customers.
* Technical Leadership & Architecture: Drive system architecture decisions and spearhead best practices that enable quality product delivery.
Break down complex problems into simple, manageable solutions while working with cross-functional teams.
* Innovation & Design: Investigate design approaches, prototype new technology, and evaluate technical feasibility.
Innovate new products through collaboration with fellow Amazon employees.
* Quality & Best Practices: Write secure, stable, testable, and maintainable code with minimal defects while being proficient in data structures and algorithms.
Follow professional software engineering practices throughout the full development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, and continuous deployments.
* Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with users, software development teams, and management to collect requirements and describe software features and technical designs.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software against challenging schedules.

A day in the life
* Design and develop audio drivers, frameworks and features for current and future Echo products
* Create and maintain critical multimedia software components
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype new technologies
* Optimize system performance across memory, storage, and CPU utilization
* Participate in full software development lifecycle within an Agile environment
* Debug and root cause issues efficiently

About the team
The Echo Platform team is a dynamic group of talented engineers passionate about advancing voice technology. We power the framework that brings Alexa, the world's most sophisticated voice assistant, enhanced with Gen AI capabilities. Our collaborative environment celebrates innovation, offering significant opportunities to own impactful projects and work with cutting-edge technologies. Team members shape the future of voice interaction while growing their careers. If you're excited about being at the forefront of AI-powered voice technology and want to work alongside passionate innovators, join our mission to make Alexa even smarter.

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
- 3+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience
- 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience
- Experience with Yocto, Android, Linux systems and debugging tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience developing kernel Audio drivers, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), Mixer and applications running on ALSA framework.

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 Company’s 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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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.

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