Job Information
Amazon Software Dev Engineer II, FireTV in Seattle, Washington
Description
Do you want to re-invent how millions of people consume video content on their TVs, Tablets and Alexa?
We are building a cutting edge & free to watch streaming service called Fire TV Channels (https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/21/amazon-launches-fire-tv-channels-app-400-fast-channels/). Our goal is to provide customers with a delightful and personalized experience for consuming content across News, Sports, Cooking, Gaming, Entertainment, Lifestyle and more.
You will work closely with engineering and product stakeholders to realize our ambitious product vision. You will get to work with Generative AI and other state of the art technologies to help build solutions from the ground up. You will be in the driver's seat to present customers with content they will love.
Key job responsibilities
Your opportunities with our team will include:
• Build full-stack technology and services that must scale to support millions of users – we operate at Amazon scale, designing and deploying software that is enjoyed by millions of customers globally.
• Inventing a delightful experience for our customers that utilizes Android, cloud services, frontend and backend technologies.
• Defining and implementing novel customer experiences and product direction through collaboration with Product, UX and other engineering teams.
• Delivering high quality software through working in a dynamic, team-focused Agile/Scrum environment.
A day in the life
We are looking for an innovative Software Development Engineer II who wants to have outsize impact. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will define and build innovative consumer product experiences with a direct impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of flagship products that customers love and use every day. You’ll be part of a triple digit growth opportunity working with talented engineers to build delightful user experiences and full-stack technology and services (including customer experience) that must scale to support millions of users. The ideal candidate will have industry-leading programming skills, a deep understanding computer science fundamentals, and be conversant up the software stack.
About the team
We help hundreds of millions of people around the world relax, be entertained, and make their lives easier by developing compelling products and features. Our success creates monetization opportunities that help Amazon lower prices and drive device flywheels. The combined organization focuses on initiatives ranging from device sales, go-to-market (GTM), data science and business intelligence, display and video advertising products, monetization strategies, engagement, partner marketing, and international expansion.
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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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.