Software Development Engineer, Alexa Audio, Alexa Audio
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Science
In short
As a Software Development Engineer for Alexa Audio in Chennai, India, you will own the design, implementation, and delivery of innovative audio experiences on Alexa-enabled devices, leveraging Generative AI and LLMs. You will collaborate with product managers and senior engineers, influence the engineering roadmap, and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deliver software for Alexa Audio, working with partners to achieve business goals.
- Create infrastructure to integrate LLMs into the Audio space, championing software engineering best practices.
- Develop tools and software to evaluate, analyze, and improve model accuracy for Audio experiences, reducing latency and friction.
- Influence the operational and engineering excellence roadmap for core audio services.
- Provide design and coding feedback to internal and external teams, guiding them on best practices for Audio owned services.
- Mentor junior team members, participate in hiring, and share knowledge through demos and lunch-n-learns.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship).
- 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems (design patterns, reliability, scaling).
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++).
- Experience with Generative AI and LLMs.
- Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
- Passion for innovating on behalf of customers.
- High degree of product ownership.
- Ability to move fast and deliver new features.
- Demonstrated leadership principles: ownership, deliver results, deep dive, bias for action, hire & develop the best, and earns trust.
Benefits
- Enormous opportunity to impact customer experience, design, architecture, and implementation of state-of-the-art products.
- Learn new in-demand skills like building voice control interfaces and scalable API platforms interfacing with Generative AI.
- Work directly with Product Management and Design to refine customer experiences.
- Join a unique team with its own culture, moving fast to deliver great features and having fun.
- Inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians.
- Workplace accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
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