Software Development Engineer, FTV Search

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is looking for a Software Development Engineer for the FireTV platform to enhance user experiences through advanced AI and ML technologies. The role involves designing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams in an agile environment. Candidates should have substantial software development experience and a strong background in system design.

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

Stock options

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional software development experience.
• Experience with design patterns and system architecture.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable software solutions for search features.
• Own end-to-end development cycles including A/B testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate services.

Skills

Software development

Machine Learning

Large Language Models

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS technologies (EC2, S3, EMR, etc.)

Job description

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Description

FireTV Overview: FireTV is Amazon's entertainment platform that revolutionizes how people consume television content. Through innovative features like voice-enabled search, live TV streaming, and AI-powered content discovery, FireTV reaches millions of customers worldwide. The platform combines traditional broadcasting with modern streaming technology, offering both search capabilities powered by advanced AI/ML technologies and comprehensive live TV experiences that transform how viewers interact with their television.

Description

FireTV Overview: FireTV is Amazon's entertainment platform that revolutionizes how people consume television content. Through innovative features like voice-enabled search, live TV streaming, and AI-powered content discovery, FireTV reaches millions of customers worldwide. The platform combines traditional broadcasting with modern streaming technology, offering both search capabilities powered by advanced AI/ML technologies and comprehensive live TV experiences that transform how viewers interact with their television.

As a Software Development Engineer at FireTV, you'll have the opportunity to work on latest technologies that directly impact millions of users' daily entertainment experiences. Whether you're developing sophisticated search algorithms using Large Language Models or building scalable solutions for live TV streaming, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in digital entertainment, working in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow and make significant technical contributions.

Key job responsibilities

Design and implement scalable software solutions for search and content discovery features using modern technologies including ML and LLMs

Own end-to-end development cycles from design through production deployment, including A/B testing and performance optimization

Develop and enhance ranking algorithms and personalization features to improve content discovery

Build and maintain highly available distributed systems that can serve millions of users

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various FireTV services with Alexa and other Amazon platforms

Participate in architectural decisions and technical design reviews

Work with AWS technologies (EC2, S3, EMR, SQS, SNS, etc.) to build robust and scalable solutions

Drive innovation through prototyping and implementing new features that enhance user experience

Contribute to the team's technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring

Work in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software that meets customer needs

Analyze and optimize system performance to ensure optimal user experience

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in search technology and content delivery

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 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.

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.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3001092

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development

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