Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced revolutionary devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?
Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
It is a senior role requiring the person to be comfortable ideating, documenting and delivering hands on, while working in a fast paced environment that prides itself on thinking big as well as taking ownership. The work done within this team will have lasting impact on all future consumer electronics categories shipped by Amazon, including Alexa, FireTV and Automotive partnerships.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr Software Engineer in the Device OS, you will take part in the implementation and delivery of graphics related features for our devices. You will work closely with the hardware and QA teams, as well as partners to take the product from concept to customer release while ensuring the highest level of quality for your deliverables. You must have expertise working with the Linux Kernel/drivers and Graphics including Wayland, Weston, Mesa, as well as OSS upstreaming. In this role, you will:
Create innovative new products that are used by millions of users
Perform new SoCs platform bring up and develop/enable graphics features
Develop applications, extend features, and create new benchmarks for performance evaluation
Drive vendor requirements on future CPU, GPU, and Display Controller technology
Perform and drive technical deep dives with key IP and SoC vendors
Do hands-on development of features from application layer down to kernel and HW in the graphics domain
Be highly effective and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple, changing priorities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
10+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
6+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
6+ 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
Expertise working with the Linux Kernel/drivers and Graphics including Wayland, Weston, Mesa, as well as OSS upstreaming
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced revolutionary devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?
Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
It is a senior role requiring the person to be comfortable ideating, documenting and delivering hands on, while working in a fast paced environment that prides itself on thinking big as well as taking ownership. The work done within this team will have lasting impact on all future consumer electronics categories shipped by Amazon, including Alexa, FireTV and Automotive partnerships.
Key job responsibilities
As a Sr Software Engineer in the Device OS, you will take part in the implementation and delivery of graphics related features for our devices. You will work closely with the hardware and QA teams, as well as partners to take the product from concept to customer release while ensuring the highest level of quality for your deliverables. You must have expertise working with the Linux Kernel/drivers and Graphics including Wayland, Weston, Mesa, as well as OSS upstreaming. In this role, you will:
Create innovative new products that are used by millions of users
Perform new SoCs platform bring up and develop/enable graphics features
Develop applications, extend features, and create new benchmarks for performance evaluation
Drive vendor requirements on future CPU, GPU, and Display Controller technology
Perform and drive technical deep dives with key IP and SoC vendors
Do hands-on development of features from application layer down to kernel and HW in the graphics domain
Be highly effective and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple, changing priorities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
10+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
6+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
6+ 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
Expertise working with the Linux Kernel/drivers and Graphics including Wayland, Weston, Mesa, as well as OSS upstreaming
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Software Engineer, Graphics and Display- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in San Francisco offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
