Software Development Engineer, Devices - Emerging Product

Amazon Devices is building products to enable new forms of ambient computing, and we are looking for skilled and passionate software engineers to join our world-class, growing team.

As an Software Development Engineer, you will conceive, design, and bring to market ML/CV techniques for a smart-home product. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the development and deployment of generative AI and machine learning applications. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven applications that leverage state of the art generative AI and machine learning techniques. You will work closely with applied scientists and other engineers to create robust and scalable AI solutions that meet our clients' needs.

You will need to define models, drive best engineering practices, and produce clean, re-usable code. You must be prepared to deal with ambiguity and be ready to learn as you go. You will have the opportunity to influence product decisions and direction that will impact millions of customers.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy generative AI and machine learning applications.
- Collaborate with applied scientists and researchers to implement and optimize AI models.
- Develop and maintain scalable and efficient codebases.
- Conduct experiments, analyze results, and refine models to achieve optimal performance.
- Integrate AI models into production systems and ensure their reliability and efficiency.
- Deploy applications on devices and cloud platforms, and manage their lifecycle.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings.

About the team
This role is on a cross-functional team with a startup mentality. We’re moving fast and have ample growth and development opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ 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
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 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.

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.

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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, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually