FireTV Overview: FireTV is Amazon's entertainment platform that revolutionizes how people consume television content. Through innovative features like voice-enabled search, live TV streaming, and AI-powered content discovery, FireTV reaches millions of customers worldwide. The platform combines traditional broadcasting with modern streaming technology, offering both search capabilities powered by advanced AI/ML technologies and comprehensive live TV experiences that transform how viewers interact with their television.
As a Software Development Engineer at FireTV, you'll have the opportunity to work on latest technologies that directly impact millions of users' daily entertainment experiences. Whether you're developing sophisticated search algorithms using Large Language Models or building scalable solutions for live TV streaming, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in digital entertainment, working in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow and make significant technical contributions.
Key job responsibilities
Design and implement scalable software solutions for search and content discovery features using modern technologies including ML and LLMs
Own end-to-end development cycles from design through production deployment, including A/B testing and performance optimization
Develop and enhance ranking algorithms and personalization features to improve content discovery
Build and maintain highly available distributed systems that can serve millions of users
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various FireTV services with Alexa and other Amazon platforms
Participate in architectural decisions and technical design reviews
Work with AWS technologies (EC2, S3, EMR, SQS, SNS, etc.) to build robust and scalable solutions
Drive innovation through prototyping and implementing new features that enhance user experience
Contribute to the team's technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring
Work in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software that meets customer needs
Analyze and optimize system performance to ensure optimal user experience
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in search technology and content delivery
