Amazon
Description
Do you want to re-invent how millions of people consume video content on their TVs, Tablets and Alexa? We are building a 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and UX, to design and build exceptional customer experiences that drive revenue for our content partners.
• Tackle ambiguous problems, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and robust systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in streaming data technology, software architecture, and technical trade-off decision-making.
• Collaborate with the full engineering team in solving difficult problems, establishing best practices, and improving delivery speed.
• Mentor and develop other engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer II, you will be a key contributor in designing and developing data ingestion, data management, and data vending solutions for the fast-growing Fire TV Channels app. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple organizations to implement product decisions, deliver delightful user experiences, and drive business value. Your day might include participating in technical design reviews, writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and working with team members to solve complex engineering challenges.
You will work in a fast-paced environment where you'll launch quickly, utilize data to rapidly iterate, and see the immediate impact of your work on millions of Fire TV and Alexa devices. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable services, collaborating with senior engineers on architectural decisions, and contributing to team initiatives that improve our development practices. You'll solve challenging technical problems while working alongside experienced engineers, and have fun doing it!
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.
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.
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.
Do you want to re-invent how millions of people consume video content on their TVs, Tablets and Alexa? We are building a 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and UX, to design and build exceptional customer experiences that drive revenue for our content partners.
• Tackle ambiguous problems, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and robust systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in streaming data technology, software architecture, and technical trade-off decision-making.
• Collaborate with the full engineering team in solving difficult problems, establishing best practices, and improving delivery speed.
• Mentor and develop other engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer II, you will be a key contributor in designing and developing data ingestion, data management, and data vending solutions for the fast-growing Fire TV Channels app. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple organizations to implement product decisions, deliver delightful user experiences, and drive business value. Your day might include participating in technical design reviews, writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and working with team members to solve complex engineering challenges.
You will work in a fast-paced environment where you'll launch quickly, utilize data to rapidly iterate, and see the immediate impact of your work on millions of Fire TV and Alexa devices. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable services, collaborating with senior engineers on architectural decisions, and contributing to team initiatives that improve our development practices. You'll solve challenging technical problems while working alongside experienced engineers, and have fun doing it!
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.
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.
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.