Firmware Development Engineer, Alexa Smart Home
Company: Amazon
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
The Alexa Smart Home team is focused on making Alexa the user
interface for the home. Customers love using Alexa to interact with
their homes through natural commands and intuitive interfaces. We
are evolving Alexa into an intelligent, indispensable companion
that helps customers get the most out of the technology in their
homes. The Alexa Smart Home Team is seeking a software development
engineer to help develop new solutions focused on improving the
quality, diversity, and customer experience of smart home devices.
The ideal teammate is passionate about Alexa and has a track record
of success in delivering new features and products. A commitment to
teamwork, knowledge of IoT systems, strong CS fundamentals,
experience developing new systems, and strong communication skills
(to both business and technical partners) are absolute
requirements. As a leader on the team, you will be responsible for
leading the development and launch of core product features. You
will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping
define these product features, system design, and best practices.
Key job responsibilities - Leading development and maintenance of
key system features - Working with other team members to
investigate design approaches - Prototyping designs and testing
them with teammates - Working in an Agile/Scrum environment to
deliver high quality software against tight schedules. - 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 - 1
years of software development engineer or related occupational
experience - 1 years of designing and developing large-scale,
multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software
applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or
Perl experience - 1 years of Object Oriented Design experience -
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science,
Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - Experience
programming with at least one software programming language - 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected
veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for
this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include
sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including
experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers
comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental,
vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option
for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical
Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Bellevue - 143,700.00 -
194,400.00 USD annually
Keywords: Amazon, Everett , Firmware Development Engineer, Alexa Smart Home, IT / Software / Systems , Bellevue, Washington
