Software Development Engineer, Alexa For Shopping MultiModal Experiences

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer, Alexa For Shopping MultiModal Experiences in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Design and develop generative AI-powered multimodal shopping experiences and features for the Alexa for Shopping app.

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AFS (Alexa For Shopping) is a generative AI-powered shopping assistant in the Amazon Shopping app designed to help answer a variety of shopping-related questions. AFS makes it easy for customers to find and discover the best products to meet their needs by helping with product research, providing comparisons and recommendations, answering specific product questions, and more. We are searching for pioneers who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience to join the AFS team.

If you are thrilled about creating customer experiences that will be used by millions of people worldwide and are eager to tackle technical challenges that have never been addressed before, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a software developer in this role, you will have the opportunity to design and lead the development of a unique and engaging feature for millions of customers. You will be an integral part of a passionate and creative team that encourages experimentation and innovation on behalf of our customers. You will play an active role in building quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon. Along the way, you’ll learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer with a strong technical background, customer obsession and bias for action with a track record of delivering robust solutions quickly. Strong judgment and communication skills, long-term technical vision, and continuous focus on engineering and operational excellence are essential for success in this role. You will be expected to be proficient technically, encourage software development best practices, and iterate quickly.

Key job 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.
• Full vertical end-to-end ownership of the feature.
• Actively participate in hiring and mentoring the very best.
• Encourage and support knowledge-sharing within team and external groups.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, within team and external groups.

Basic qualifications

- 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 full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

- Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

How we rate this

Software Development Engineer, Alexa For Shopping MultiModal Experiences at Amazon rates 70 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Software Development Engineer, Alexa For Shopping MultiModal Experiences is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in GB, London.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software DevelopmentGenerative AIPrototyping

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where software development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where generative ai was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where prototyping was part of your work. What did you do?
Describe a typical day in a role like this one: which parts run through AI directly?
If you removed AI from this role, what would be left, and how do you decide what still needs a human?

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