Software Development Engineer, Alexa for Shopping - London

Salary: £42,000 - 77,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in professional, non-internship software development
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems, including architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling
• Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

Responsibilities:

• Work with product management and cross-functional teams to implement and improve technical solutions for desired user experiences
• Work with our design team to define and implement the best user experience
• Manage directly assigned tasks and on-call duties
• Provide full vertical end-to-end ownership of the feature
• Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the very best
• Encourage and support knowledge-sharing within our team and external groups
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing within our team and external groups

Technologies:

• AI
• C#
• Support
• Java
• Security

More:

We are building Alexa for Shopping (AFS), a generative AI-powered shopping assistant in the Amazon Shopping app that helps customers research products, compare options, get recommendations, and answer product questions. We are looking for pioneers who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience to join our team. In this role, we offer the opportunity to design and lead a unique feature used by millions of customers worldwide, work in a creative team that values experimentation, and collaborate with multiple technical teams across Amazon. We also emphasize customer obsession, technical excellence, rapid iteration, and continuous learning, with a culture that supports innovation and positive impact at scale. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive culture and a strong focus on privacy and data security.

last updated 36 week of 2026