Overview Software Development Engineer (Fixed Term Contract) – Amazon Music. This role supports an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. The position is a Fixed Term Contract until January 2027. Responsibilities Work backwards from the needs of customers, translating functional and technical requirements into detailed software architecture and design. Implement and deploy highly distributed, resilient and scalable services. Be hands-on and drive team-wide best practices for operation excellence. Keep knowledge current to stay ahead with rapidly changing science and technology, and work with the team to bring new technologies on board. A day in the life Everyone on our team has a meaningful impact on product features, new directions in music and podcast listening, and customer engagement. Join us as we make history by launching exciting new projects. About the team Our team works with modern AI technologies to transform how customers discover and engage with music and podcasts. We focus on building personalized and dynamic experiences that allow customers to use natural language to find content they love, and discover new content they’ll love just as much. These experiences work across mobile apps, web players, voice-forward audio engagement products on mobile and Echo devices, car integrations, and more. Amazon Music is available globally, and our applications support delivering music and podcasts to customers in new and exciting ways. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience Professional software development experience Experience programming with at least one programming language Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in object-oriented design Experience with data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis Experience communicating and partnering with stakeholders Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. J-18808-Ljbffr