• SDE II, Alexa Kids Experience

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    We believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains. As the Alexa Kids Experience team we are creating the safe guards to allow Kids interact with Gen AI and help them unlock many wonderful experiences that add value and make memories.

    Key job responsibilities

    Understand the Alexa core services architecture and data flow related to Kids interactions and find the points of integration for signals for enhancing experiences and content moderation. You will work with various domains and platform teams in driving design decisions and lay the foundation for future services that pave the path for new AI related experiences.

     

    A day in the life

    * Work closely with product and program managers to drive execution of critical features.

    * Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software

    * Investigate design approaches, prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility

    * Write high quality distributed system software and perform peer code-reviews

    * Perform development and maintenance of key system features

    * Drive best practices and engineering excellence

    * Provide technical direction to the team and identify areas of focus

    * Establish architectural principles, selecting design patterns and mentoring team members on their appropriate application

    * Create and review software design documentation and mentor junior engineers

    * Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc

    * Be proactive in Operational Excellence.

    About the team

    Kodex team specializes in understanding how Voice and Touch interactions flow through the entire set of Alexa Services and Data Stores, and works with all the partner teams to improve Customer Experience and secure customer personal data. Team puts an emphasis on quality over quantity and work life balance. We take great care of our Engineers and help them grow in their careers while providing meaningful work that helps them achieve the right customer impact and deliver on business goals.

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

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    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.