Senior Software Development Engineer - AI Innovation & Developer Experience, Amazon Music

Job Description

Join Amazon Music's AI revolution as a Senior Software Development Engineer and architect the next-generation platforms that transform how millions of people discover and experience music.

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Expertise in machine learning, AI fundamentals, and proven experience architecting and implementing AI agent frameworks, generative AI applications, and complex AI/ML systems at scale

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-first technical innovation by architecting and implementing core systems for the AI product innovation platform and vibe coding platform
• Champion customer obsession by deeply understanding developer workflows across Amazon Music teams, then designing and building scalable tools, APIs, and frameworks that eliminate friction
• Invent and simplify by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes, designing intuitive technical solutions that abstract complex AI capabilities, and making existing systems simpler while balancing speed of delivery with architectural foundation for the future
• Drive engineering best practices by setting a culture of robust software development with exemplary coding practices, leading design reviews, and ensuring all code contributions demonstrate the Amazon Code Bar while serving as a role model for others
• Collaborate across organizations to solve problems where business direction is understood but technology strategy is undefined
• Solve complex problems through technical and non-technical solutions including process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, and mentoring programs that strengthen team capabilities and resolve root causes of endemic issues
• Scale technical impact by actively coaching multiple engineers, providing career guidance, and driving adoption of AI development best practices across Amazon Music

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)