Software Development Engineer, Alexa AI

Job ID: | AMZN Dev Cntr Poland sp. z.o.oAre you interested in creating and delivering innovative consumer software products that impact millions of customers worldwide? We're expanding our team and looking for a collaborative Software Development Engineer to join the Alexa Artificial Intelligence (AI) team.Our team is seeking a skilled and thoughtful engineer to contribute to the development of industry‑leading conversational assistant capabilities. You'll work with very advanced techniques including fine‑tuning, In‑Context Learning (ICL), and various prompt optimization approaches.In this role, you'll own and drive large‑scale customer‑facing features from conception to delivery and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to design, architect, and build innovative consumer products used daily by people in your community.We aim to enhance the experience for Alexa devices through continuous improvement and innovation. Working with Amazon Alexa offers a creative, fast‑paced environment where you'll be at the center of meaningful innovation. Join us in building the future of Amazon devices and servicesKey Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and deploy high‑quality software components and features using best design approaches and practices.Work independently and collaboratively to deliver secure, testable, maintainable, and efficient software with minimal defects.Provide constructive code reviews for team members while ensuring your own code reviews are thorough and timely.Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance your team's software quality and maintainability.Build positive working relationships with peers, effectively navigate differing viewpoints, and help onboard new team members to your team's systems and processes.The minimum base pay salary for this position is PLN 19,166 monthly. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include further pay components such as a sign‑on payment and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in the USA. Your recruiting team will share final base pay and any applicable total compensation elements depending on skills and requirements. Company discretionary, supplementary benefits apply subject to further terms, including pension plans, health insurance, life and disability insurance, business travel insurance, MultiSport card, employee discount code and program (EDC/Extras), commuter benefits where applicable, and the Employee Assistance Program (private and confidential counselling and referral service to support health and well‑being).A Day in the LifeAs an SDE with the Alexa AI team, you'll collaborate directly with our science team to build next‑generation conversational assistant capabilities using LLMs. Your day involves designing and implementing software components while applying best practices in fine‑tuning, In‑Context Learning, and prompt optimization techniques. You'll balance independent work with team collaboration, participate in code reviews, and continuously improve our systems to enhance the customer experience. Each day offers opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.About the TeamJoin our Alexa AI team at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. You'll collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop next‑generation conversational assistant capabilities using advanced LLM techniques. Our team creates technology that impacts millions of users worldwide while solving complex AI challenges. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise in fine‑tuning, In‑Context Learning, and prompt optimization in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.Basic QualificationsExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design.Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.Experience working on Machine Learning applications.Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs.Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit Amazon apps for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.Posted: September 5, 2025 (Updated 10 days ago)#J-18808-Ljbffr