San Francisco, CA, US
8 days ago
Software Development Engineer, Amazon Music - Developer Experience
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts and audiobooks, 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.

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.
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