Alexa is the Amazon cloud service that powers Echo, the groundbreaking Amazon device designed around your voice. We believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains; we are inventing the future. Connected Devices within Alexa is focused on making Alexa the user interface for the home. From the simplest voice commands (turn on the lights, turn down the heat) to use cases spanning home security, home entertainment, and home environment, we are evolving Alexa into intelligent, indispensable companion that automates daily routines, simplifies interaction with appliances and electronics, and alerts when something unusual is detected. Connected Devices State Platform team is responsible for developing and managing the State Platform that allows Alexa engine to manage state for all devices that connect to Alexa. As an Engineer on the team, you will develop highly scalable services to manage billions of smart devices connected to Alexa through
· 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience · Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design · 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems. · Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent · Experience developing cloud software services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability. · Development experience defining, developing and maintaining