Software Development Engineer , Amazon Music
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to develop, design, and bring to market innovative devices and services
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to cutting edge technologies at incredible scale and speed
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use
About the team
Love music? Want to build consumer-facing products that touches the lives of millions of people? Combine your passions and come reinvent music listening with us! We're working hard, having fun, and making history here at Amazon Music.
We are seeking a full-stack Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience in web or mobile platforms who has the desire to innovate, design, and build the services and clients that will enable the best music experience for millions of customers around the world through partnerships/developer program. You have strong problems solving skills, an ownership mentality, and a proven track record of delivering results. You have experience in system design, data analysis, and operational root causing. You know how to manage projects with external developers, the software dev life cycle, and operate platforms and services. Enjoy ambiguity and experimenting with new ideas through customer obsession rather than following competitors? Like working closely with Business Development and Solutions Architects to build a world class developer program? Your writing and communications skills are excellent; you know how to present content to senior leadership and external audiences. You'll also be coaching other engineers, developing engineering and operational processes, and encouraging excellence within the team. If this sounds like something you'd love, then come help us build in Mexico together!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ 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