DESCRIPTION

This role is focused on creating innovations with Audio frameworks starting from the Audio HAL layer to Middleware, Audio Servers and Client interfaces for innovation with audio frameworks geared towards Amazon consumer devices. The role will support new platforms, cross platform multimedia applications running across different OSes and on IoT devices of the near future. It is a senior role requiring the person to be comfortable ideating, documenting and delivering hands on, while working in a fast paced environment that prides itself on thinking big as well as taking ownership. The work done within this team will have lasting impact on all future consumer electronics categories shipped by Amazon, including Alexa, FireTV and Automotive partnerships.

Key job responsibilities
Using a combination of open source and proprietary technologies, you will build cutting-edge devices for audio-media consumption (audio management, audio-media entertainment), whether mobile or in the home.
As a strong customer advocate, you will help own audio-video technologies and quality end to end (E2E). You will work with internal and external partners to deliver the best in class devices, and will research new technologies, develop new tools and help define processes to build the media stack of next generation devices.
We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer who is passionate about quality and is enthusiastic about new digital products. The person chosen for this position will have the opportunity to contribute their creative ideas and energy to our group.
Duties include research, design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of new and existing systems and the creation of software services and tools to drive the software development process towards higher quality.

A day in the life
Work with application, OS and product teams to design multimedia deliverables. Own the HAL, Middleware and Client stack end to end. Focus on full stack development for Multimedia.
Involved in core architecture, write work-backwards documents that solve core problems for our customers, write white papers to share ideas, get sign-offs from leadership or initiate discussion.
Work with cross-organizational teams and Principal Engineers to craft products or solve difficult problems.
Write code, debug, test, work with QAs and customer service agents to deliver award winning customer experiences to a world wide user base.
Present results to senior leadership.
Learn new technology.

About the team
This a new team that is creating framework (stack and toolkit) for streaming video devices built on a completely new platform. It is a mix of industry veterans and talented young engineers. We are all expected to contribute in a hands-on fashion while also continuing to learn and grow. We work in a startup fashion while in Amazon.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
– 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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 compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.

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