Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Core Shopping

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 1h ago

Description

Alexa Shopping team is looking for a Sr. Software Development Engineer to drive the technical direction of shopping experiences across Alexa.com and the Alexa App. This is an opportunity to join our mission to build AI-powered shopping experiences that help millions of customers save time and money every day. You will design and build systems that leverage Generative AI to anticipate what customers need before they ask, making shopping effortless whether customers are browsing on the web or using the app. Your work will directly impact executive-level goals and shape how hundreds of millions of customers shop worldwide.

We operate in an agile ecosystem where SDEs, SDMs, and Product Managers frequently connect with end customers. Our engineering team significantly influences product roadmap, contributes to PRFAQs, and creates disproportionate impact through innovative technology. We operate like a start-up within the Amazon ecosystem, pioneering products and services that are new to Amazon with opportunities to scale globally.

Key job responsibilities

Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians (Engineering, Design, Science, Product, Business) to conceive, design, and bring innovative GenAI-powered shopping experiences to market across Alexa.com and the Alexa App

Architect and implement AI/ML-powered systems that anticipate customer needs and enable intelligent product discovery and evaluation at scale

Design and build distributed systems in a large computing environment, driving fundamental changes in how customers shop through voice and visual interfaces

Build scalable, fault-tolerant storage, indexing, and query systems that are low cost and easy to manage

Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed

Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems, balancing short-term delivery with long-term technical health

Establish design principles, select design patterns, and mentor engineers on the team

Influence product roadmap and contribute to technical strategy for Shopping List, Grocery, Alexa.com, and Alexa App

Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software iteratively

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

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.

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, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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