Our team is focused on the developer experience for all engineering teams that build experiences and features for our end customers. We want to make software development faster, with better quality and fun! We are responsible for providing an application framework, tools and libraries that other developers will use to create engaging experiences in all the client applications currently supported. Amazon Music offerings are available in countries around the world, and our applications support our mission of delivering music to customers in new and exciting ways that enhance their day-to-day lives.
Amazon Music’s Developer Experience team is looking for a full-stack Software Engineer with experience in React Native, mobile and web platforms, TypeScript and GraphQL. This role requires the desire to innovate, design, and build the framework and tools that will enable developers to deliver the best music experience for millions of customers around the world. You’ll also be coaching other engineers, developing engineering and operational processes, and encouraging excellence within the team.
The ideal candidate is interested in being part of a growing team that is passionate about experimenting and innovating for customers, has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new features and products, and is excited about having end-to-end ownership of high-impact, high-visibility projects. A commitment to collaboration, proficiency in evaluating alternative solutions, and strong communication skills (with both business and technical partners) are absolute requirements. The role requires having a solid depth of technical knowledge, being well-versed in industry best practices, and possessing attention to details.
Key job responsibilities
1. Architect, build, and maintain an application framework tailored to build customer experiences across mobile, web and desktop.
2. Design and develop tools to augment the developer experience, including but not limited to:
Linters
Testing solutions
Command-line interfaces
Git helpers and integrations with Gitlab
CI/CD pipelines
Build and distribution workflows
Operational metrics and dashboards
Provide hands-on support and training to other developers who are less acquainted with React Native, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure our tools and technologies are cutting-edge.
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
- Experience building performant cross-platform Mobile Applications using React Native and GraphQL
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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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.