DESCRIPTION

Interested in Alexa? Do you want to build the next generation of free text queries, natural language processing and conversational AI? We are building Amazon's Customer Service automation systems and you will design, build, and deploy software to support customer conversations. We're working hard, having fun, and making history; come join us!

You look at technology challenges as an opportunity and you love:
• Solving difficult problems with elegant and practical code.
• Helping define engineering best practices and providing technical mentorship to other members of the engineering team.
• Being a genuine advocate for the Customer.
• Designing and building software for Alexa enabled devices, mobile clients, Amazon.com and backend cloud server systems.
You're an awesome fit if you demonstrate...
• Industry-leading technical abilities showcasing a breadth and depth of technical knowledge
• The ability to build good working relationships within the team by communicating clearly both verbally and in writing
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills with the ability to come up with creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems
• Effective technical leadership skills to improve technologies and infrastructure of the team.
We use agile development strategies and want software engineering wizards who can thrive in a fast paced, high-energy work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field .
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in software development.
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in, at least, one modern programming language such as Java, C++, C#.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Familiarity with AWS and the Alexa Skills Kit.
• Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project..
• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

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

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.