Software Development Engineer, Alexa Shopping

DESCRIPTION:

As part of the Amazon Core Shopping organization, we own and develop most of the core shopping experiences on Alexa, Amazon.com, and the Amazon app. Our goal is to create innovative product discovery experiences and deliver exceptional pre- and post-purchase experiences for our customers.

We are seeking talented and experienced Software Development Engineers to join our Product Questions & Answers team for our Alexa customers. You will help build and evolve innovative solutions that help customers research and get answers about products through general questions (e.g., "What should I consider when buying a smartwatch?") or specific product inquiries (e.g., "Is this iPhone waterproof?"). You will leverage Large Language Models (LLM) to power these customer experiences across multiple platforms.

We're looking for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and proactively deals with ambiguity or competing priorities. Most importantly, you will work for a strong leadership team that optimizes for your growth and pairs you with personalized mentors within and outside the organization to guide your career.

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.

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 - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually