Description Shape the Future of AI Assistants! Do you dream of building AI that revolutionizes how we interact with technology? The Alexa Personality and EQ team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help advance Alexa's emotional intelligence and social interaction capabilities. As a key member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of AI innovation, shaping an assistant that facilitates natural and productive interactions. You'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds in AI, Machine Learning, and LLM, leveraging Amazon's vast computing resources to accelerate advancements in LLMs and multimodal systems. Imagine the satisfaction of working on a product that resonates with your friends and family – one they can relate to and eagerly anticipate using daily. Key job responsibilities In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying distributed AI systems and large-scale solutions for our global customer base. You'll work closely with Data and Applied Scientists to shape our overall strategy and define the team's roadmap. Your expertise will be crucial in driving system architecture, establishing best practices for product quality, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering large-scale software systems, exceptional technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a drive to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to shape the future of AI assistants and make a lasting impact on how people interact with technology, we want to hear from you. Join us and leave your mark on the future of AI! 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. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.