Software Development Engineer, D&S AI Tooling at Amazon.com - Sunnyvale, California, USA

Software Development Engineer, D&S AI Tooling at Amazon.com – Sunnyvale, California, USA Day dreaming about building AI tools to shape the future? Do you thrive on influencing the productivity of teams building products used by millions? Are you excited to shape the future of how Amazon devices are built? The Amazon Devices & Services organization is building a dedicated team to build the next generation of AI-powered developer tools that will accelerate innovation across Alexa, Fire TV, Ring, Echo, and more. As a key member of our AI Tooling team, you will have a front-line view into how all Amazon devices are engineered. You’ll work closely with talented engineers, applied scientists, and product leaders across the company to design, build, and scale common AI tools that make our teams more efficient and effective. AI tools are progressing every day and are being tuned by teams across amazon. Your work will directly impact Amazon’s ability to deliver more products and features to customers, faster than ever before. Key job responsibilities Design and develop high-quality, user-friendly AI-powered developer tools that integrate seamlessly into existing engineering workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Explore and implement techniques like fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation to create custom AI models that leverage internal data and infrastructure. Research and evaluate new AI tools and frameworks that could benefit our software engineering processes, building pilots and PoC implementations. Assist in defining and tracking success metrics for AI tools, using data-driven insights to guide continuous improvement. A day in the life Your day will be dynamic and impactful, involving collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams. You’ll dive deep into designing intelligent tools that streamline complex development processes, working closely with engineers to understand their challenges and create elegant, scalable solutions. You may work with our retail team or AWS to understand what AI tooling they are using, and then own customizing the tool for the devices org. Some days you will be a student, learning about the newest AI tool or technique. Some days you will be a teacher, helping partner teams learn to use the new tools. Every day, you get to build AI tools that accelerate Amazon devices development teams. About the team We are a forward-thinking group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI technology while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our team believes in creating tools that not only improve efficiency but also prioritize responsible and transparent AI development. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent Proven track record managing AI/ML projects, specifically in developer tools and platforms Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr Victrays