Software Builder, Amazon Devices

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an AI-First Software Builder to create applications supporting the Alarm Cloud. Candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience, expertise with AI tooling, and profound coding skills in Java and Golang. The role involves solving complex software issues, building high-quality solutions, and collaborating with product management and cross-functional teams. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary package are included, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of systems.
• 1+ year of experience using AI tooling in software creation.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality distributed system software for large-scale applications.
• Work with product management and cross-functional teams.
• Prototype new technology and evaluate its technical feasibility.

Skills

Software development

AI tooling

Code reviewing

Architecture/design patterns

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Datadog

Splunk

New Relic

Job description

Job ID: 3181302 | Amazon.com Services LLC

At Amazon Devices we build with AI first. This means AI is not only a tool but the way we work. Documentation, design, code, and day‑to‑day tasks utilize AI to provide the quickest, most efficient means of software delivery. We are seeking an AI‑First Software Builder to create services and applications to support the device Alarm Cloud. You possess extensive experience building software. You should be immersed in AI IDEs and seek to use AI first when documenting, designing, and coding. After understanding context, a concise prompt should be your first consideration after a discussion around requirements. Coupled with being driven by AI you should have deep code‑reviewing skills and the ability to identify and correct errors created by either tooling or other developers.

At devices, you will solve complex issues surrounding the delivery of messaging received and sent from the Alarm, Smart Lights, Amazon Sidewalk, and Amazon Alexa. You will work in partnership with the Alarm Team, Smart Lighting Team, the Cloud Guild, Product Management, and key leadership. You will build and generate software in Java and Golang utilizing AWS as your delivery environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work across the organization to present and deliver high‑quality solutions quickly
• Write high‑quality distributed system software for large‑scale applications, managing high TPS >10,000/second
• Work with product management and cross‑functional teams to provide technical solutions for desired user experiences
• Work with other team members to architect and design approaches
• Prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility
• Take ownership of large components
• Drive best practices and engineering excellence

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
• 1+ year of creating software using AI tooling like Cursor, Kiro, Claude Code, etc.

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
• Understanding and experience with professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience with application monitoring tools (Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, etc.)
• Experience with C++

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, MA, North Reading - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Posted: February 13, 2026 (Updated 3 days ago)