Software Development Engineer, Smart Home Cameras

Salary: $143,700 - 194,400 per year Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience outside internships
• 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling
• Experience programming in at least one software language
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent

• Lead the technical aspects of core Cameras backend services that power customer experiences on Echo, Fire TV devices, and the Alexa app
• Collaborate with experienced, cross-disciplinary teams to design, implement, and launch innovative products and features
• Work responsively and flexibly in an open, collaborative environment

• Backend
• Computer Vision
• Support
• JavaScript

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We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer for our Alexa Smart Home Cameras team, where you can contribute as an individual engineer and technical lead. We develop camera experiences such as live views and announcements about detected events, along with APIs that help first-party and third-party partners integrate camera capabilities. Our work spans computer vision, media streaming, real-time communication, and the Alexa app, serving both consumers and device developers. This role is based in Seattle, Washington. The annual base salary range is $143,700–$194,400 USD, with sign-on payments, restricted stock units, and benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. We are an equal opportunity employer and foster an inclusive culture; workplace accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.

last updated 42 week of 2026