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Amazon Software Development Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

DevOps Engineer

Birmingham, AL

$49.50 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in enterprise software development, spanning several languages, tools, and technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Java, JavaScript ...

Software Eng, DevOps

Opelika, AL · On-site

$45.50 - $62.25/hr

For more than 15 years, we have specialized in mobile app development for law enforcement, public ... Experience using Amazon Web Services with an associate level certification or comparable Cloud ...

DevOps Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$49.50 - $67.75/hr

The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in enterprise software development, spanning several languages, tools, and technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Java, JavaScript ...

Software Eng, DevOps

Opelika, AL · On-site

$45.50 - $62.25/hr

For more than 15 years, we have specialized in mobile app development for law enforcement, public ... Experience using Amazon Web Services with an associate level certification or comparable Cloud ...

$119K - $157K/yr

This position will require the use of AI development tools as part of the core development workflow ... You will leverage tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code and Amazon Kiro to generate and ...

... procedures, software development plans, and related documentation. * Program design, coding ... Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web ...

$101K - $188K/yr

... developed the field's most advanced large-scale compute platform, Orion, built on Amazon Web ... Experience with OpenEye software/toolkits * Experience with synthetically accessible ...

... procedures, software development plans, and related documentation. * Program design, coding ... Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web ...

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How much do amazon software development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon software development in Alabama is $128,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,900.00 and $147,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Amazon Software Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Amazon Software Developer, you need strong programming skills (such as Java, C++, or Python), a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, and typically a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with AWS services, version control systems like Git, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help individuals excel in team-driven, agile environments. These skills and qualities are essential for building scalable, reliable solutions and driving innovation in Amazon's fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

How does a Software Development Engineer at Amazon typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

At Amazon, Software Development Engineers (SDEs) regularly work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and quality assurance engineers. Collaboration often happens through daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, and code reviews, ensuring everyone stays aligned on project goals and timelines. SDEs are encouraged to share technical insights and feedback, which helps drive innovation and efficient problem-solving. This collaborative environment fosters both personal growth and the development of high-quality, scalable products.

What does an Amazon Software Development Engineer do?

An Amazon Software Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems that support Amazon's wide range of products and services. They work in teams to solve complex technical problems, improve system performance, and create scalable solutions. Their work often involves collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that meets customer needs.
Infographic showing various Amazon Software Development job openings in Alabama as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, 61% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,799 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Birmingham, AL, USA

Speechify

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
Overview
We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.
What You'll Do
  • Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
  • Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
  • Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
  • Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team's dataset roadmap to power Speechify's next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
  • Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
  • Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer
  • A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
  • An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
  • A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
  • An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
  • Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
  • Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
  • Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
  • Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Compensation: The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience
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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.