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Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.
We're looking for a Software Engineer with C++ experience building Linux audio/video players, passionate about creating the best music experience for millions of customers worldwide. You bring strong problem-solving skills, ownership, and a track record of delivering results. You're experienced in system design, operational root cause analysis, and navigating ambiguity.
Love music? Want to build consumer-facing products that touch the lives of millions of people? Combine your passions and come reinvent music listening with us! We're working hard, having fun, and making history here at Amazon Music.
Key job responsibilities
- Implement new audio capabilities and improve the C++ Playback engine that powers HD audio in the Amazon Music Mobile, Tablet, and TV clients.
- Work to develop custom audio integrations in auto and TV to expand Music across ecosystems and drive the business forward.
- Grow your experience developing on mobile and other embedded devices.
- In this role you can have a big impact across Music collaborating cross functionally with other teams.
- You will architect and implement robust, scalable code using patterns and engineering best practices.
- You will provide technical leadership and help with operational support to drive exceptional customer experiences and team success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience with audio or video players in C++
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.
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USA, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually