Software Development Engineer-Test, Alexa Devices
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer-Test, Alexa Devices
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/1/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
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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