Amazon
Sr. Software Engineer (Multimedia - Audio), Amazon Core DeviceOS
Amazon, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
DESCRIPTION
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
This role is focused on creating innovations with Audio frameworks starting from the Audio HAL layer to Middleware, Audio Servers, and Client interfaces for innovation with audio frameworks geared towards Amazon consumer devices. The role will support new platforms, cross-platform multimedia applications running across different OSes, and on IoT devices of the near future. It is a senior role requiring the person to be comfortable ideating, documenting, and delivering hands-on, while working in a fast-paced environment that prides itself on thinking big as well as taking ownership. The work done within this team will have a lasting impact on all future consumer electronics categories shipped by Amazon, including Alexa, FireTV, and Automotive partnerships.
Key job responsibilitiesUsing a combination of open source and proprietary technologies, you will build cutting-edge devices for audio-media consumption (audio management, audio-media entertainment), whether mobile or in the home. As a strong customer advocate, you will help own audio-video technologies and quality end to end (E2E). You will work with internal and external partners to deliver the best-in-class devices, and will research new technologies, develop new tools, and help define processes to build the media stack of next-generation devices. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer who is passionate about quality and is enthusiastic about new digital products. The person chosen for this position will have the opportunity to contribute their creative ideas and energy to our group. Duties include research, design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of new and existing systems and the creation of software services and tools to drive the software development process towards higher quality.
A day in the lifeWork with application, OS, and product teams to design multimedia deliverables. Own the HAL, Middleware, and Client stack end to end. Focus on full stack development for Multimedia. Involved in core architecture, write work-backwards documents that solve core problems for our customers, write white papers to share ideas, get sign-offs from leadership, or initiate discussion. Work with cross-organizational teams and Principal Engineers to craft products or solve difficult problems. Write code, debug, test, work with QAs and customer service agents to deliver award-winning customer experiences to a worldwide user base. Present results to senior leadership. Learn new technology.
About the teamThis is a new team that is creating a framework (stack and toolkit) for streaming video devices built on a completely new platform. It is a mix of industry veterans and talented young engineers. We are all expected to contribute in a hands-on fashion while also continuing to learn and grow. We work in a startup fashion while in Amazon.
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 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 $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
This role is focused on creating innovations with Audio frameworks starting from the Audio HAL layer to Middleware, Audio Servers, and Client interfaces for innovation with audio frameworks geared towards Amazon consumer devices. The role will support new platforms, cross-platform multimedia applications running across different OSes, and on IoT devices of the near future. It is a senior role requiring the person to be comfortable ideating, documenting, and delivering hands-on, while working in a fast-paced environment that prides itself on thinking big as well as taking ownership. The work done within this team will have a lasting impact on all future consumer electronics categories shipped by Amazon, including Alexa, FireTV, and Automotive partnerships.
Key job responsibilitiesUsing a combination of open source and proprietary technologies, you will build cutting-edge devices for audio-media consumption (audio management, audio-media entertainment), whether mobile or in the home. As a strong customer advocate, you will help own audio-video technologies and quality end to end (E2E). You will work with internal and external partners to deliver the best-in-class devices, and will research new technologies, develop new tools, and help define processes to build the media stack of next-generation devices. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer who is passionate about quality and is enthusiastic about new digital products. The person chosen for this position will have the opportunity to contribute their creative ideas and energy to our group. Duties include research, design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of new and existing systems and the creation of software services and tools to drive the software development process towards higher quality.
A day in the lifeWork with application, OS, and product teams to design multimedia deliverables. Own the HAL, Middleware, and Client stack end to end. Focus on full stack development for Multimedia. Involved in core architecture, write work-backwards documents that solve core problems for our customers, write white papers to share ideas, get sign-offs from leadership, or initiate discussion. Work with cross-organizational teams and Principal Engineers to craft products or solve difficult problems. Write code, debug, test, work with QAs and customer service agents to deliver award-winning customer experiences to a worldwide user base. Present results to senior leadership. Learn new technology.
About the teamThis is a new team that is creating a framework (stack and toolkit) for streaming video devices built on a completely new platform. It is a mix of industry veterans and talented young engineers. We are all expected to contribute in a hands-on fashion while also continuing to learn and grow. We work in a startup fashion while in Amazon.
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 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 $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.#J-18808-Ljbffr