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Software Development Engineer-Test, Alexa Devices

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

Compensation

$143,700 - $194,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role involves developing and executing automated test strategies for Alexa devices to enhance user experiences. The team focuses on creating scalable testing infrastructure and frameworks while collaborating closely with product management, engineering, and design teams. As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will leverage AI-powered tools to streamline testing workflows and ensure quality standards are met before customer releases. The position emphasizes both strategic planning and hands-on execution of testing approaches.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience
  • Experience debugging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting complex, production software issues
  • Knowledge of overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance in a database environment
  • Experience with security in service-oriented architectures and web services

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies that align with product vision and customer use cases
  • Design and implement automated test frameworks that enable teams to scale testing efforts and maintain quality
  • Leverage AI-powered testing tools to efficiently test features and identify issues
  • Execute both manual and automated testing against developed test plans
  • Contribute to the team's technical vision by identifying automation opportunities to improve toolchains and testing methodologies

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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