Software Dev Engineer II, Alexa Connections

## Join Alexa Connections and Revolutionize How the World Connects! Are you ready to shape the future of voice-driven communication? The Contacts team within Alexa Connections is seeking exceptional Software Development Engineers to join our dynamic, multi-faceted team. We're not just any tech team – we're the innovators behind Alexa's contact management capabilities, tackling everything from static algorithms to large-scale systems. Our work directly impacts millions of Alexa users worldwide, and we're at the forefront of integrating LLMs to create more natural voice experiences. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in voice technology, this is your chance to make a real difference. As a Software Development Engineer on our team, you'll be immersed in a world of diverse technical challenges. Your mission will involve developing sophisticated algorithms for enhanced search and ranking in contact management, designing and building highly scalable distributed backend systems, and leveraging the latest in LLM technology to make Alexa's voice interactions more intuitive and natural. You'll collaborate across teams to solve complex technical challenges that span the entire Alexa ecosystem, ensuring that our users have the most seamless and efficient communication experience possible. This role is perfect for those who thrive on variety and want to see their code make a tangible impact on a product used by millions. ## Responsibilities - Influence product and technology strategy by defining product features, refining system architecture, and spearheading best practices. - Work closely with LLM technologies in day-to-day tasks. - Set up the architecture foundation for the next phase of the product and beyond. - Ensure teamwork, hustle, and strong communication skills with both business and technical partners. - Build reliable, scalable, and high-performance services with exceptional technical expertise. - Enjoy working on complex system software and be customer-centric. - Feel strongly about building good software and achieving its operational goals. ## A Day in the Life - Most of your day is writing code, running tests, and iterating. - When you hit a design decision, you write a short doc or sync with a teammate to align before going deeper. - You review pull requests from others and get yours reviewed too. - You push changes, monitor deployments, and fix anything that breaks. - Some days you join a quick sync with a product partner to clarify what needs to be built. - You translate that into a technical plan and get back to coding. ## About the Team - Our team owns multiple microservices and language models responsible for finding the correct contacts and channel for establishing communication. - Typical team structure involves Sr. SDEs, SDE2s, and SDE1s. - You will be working directly with PEs, PMs, TPMs, and other related stakeholders. ## Requirements - 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. ## Nice to Have - 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. ## Benefits - Be part of a team that's electrified by this pivotal direction, fueled by our latest engagement results and motivated to continually push the boundaries of what's possible. - Join us on this exhilarating journey, where you'll be building LLM-powered distributed systems that enable world-class, highly scalable, and user-friendly solutions. - As we aspire to connect people through Alexa like never before, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, constantly discovering and achieving new milestones in voice technology. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly remarkable. Apply now and unlock your potential with Alexa!