Overview
love music?
want to build consumer-facing products that touches 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.
we are seeking a software engineer with 3+ years of c++ experience developing linux audio or video players who has the passion to build the best music experience for millions of customers around the world.
you have strong problems solving skills, an ownership mentality, and a proven track record of delivering results.
you have experience in system design, analysis, and operational root causing.
you know how to deliver on projects working independently and as part of a team.
you enjoy resolving ambiguity and experimenting with new ideas.
your writing and communications skills are excellent; you know how to present your ideas to developers and leadership.
you\'ll also be coaching other engineers, developing engineering and operational processes, and encouraging excellence within the team.
if this sounds like something you\'d love, then come help us build in mexico together
key 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.
about the team
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.
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basic qualifications
3+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience with audio or video players in c++
preferred qualifications
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
previous tech lead experience
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