DescriptionAmazon 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 groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo and Echo Dot. What will you help us create?Work hard. Have fun. Make history.The Role:We are looking for a passionate, talented and inventive DSP Firmware engineer to join our team. We are open to hire either in Sunnyvale, CAIn this role, you will:• Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products• Work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and test• Be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environmentBasic Qualifications5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems4+ years of professional software development experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or 1+ years of relevant work experience4+ years of professional experience in software development building production software systems4+ years of demonstrated experience applying Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysisUnderstanding of Digital Signal Processing fundamentalsExperience in C, C++, Python and MatlabPreferred Qualifications5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentExperience in developing signal processing algorithm for realtime applicationAudio and Speech processing domain knowledgeA proven track record of seeking out and resolving system performance issues involving memory, storage, and CPUExcellence in technical communication with peers, partners, and non-technical cohortsDevelopment experience in Android or Linux.Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operationsAbility to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project.Experience in development and implementation of ML models such as DNNAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
