Jr. Software Development Engineer - Santa Barbara

Amazon is looking for a highly-motivated Jr. Software Development Engineer (SDE)! Jr. SDEs write real software and collaborate with experienced software engineers who provide guidance and opportunities for ownership on projects that matter to our customers. As a year-round intern, Jr. SDEs become fully integrated into their teams and regularly contribute to impactful deliverables. Your design and code will contribute to solving some of Amazon's most complex technical challenges.The Jr. SDE role is part of Amazon's Jr Developer Program - a year-round internship opportunity that offers a symbiotic relationship between work and school. Jrs. receive 1:1 mentoring throughout their time in the program, receiving guidance and insight from a full-time Amazonian on their team. Because of the internship's extended tenure, our Jrs. become immersed in an Amazon team and gain real-life technical experience. Flexible part-time schedules during the school year and full-time employment over the summer creates an environment where students can succeed in both their work and their education. Santa Barbara has a growing population of Jrs, allowing for deep connections with fellow students engaged in similar roles.We are looking for students to start working with our cohort in June or September 2025.Upon successful completion of the Jr. Developer Program, the opportunity for full-time employment may be available at an Amazon corporate site.Role Highlights:• Part-time work during the school year (16 hours/week)• Full-time work during the summer (40 hours/week)• 1:1 mentoring with an experienced Software Engineer• Effective performance management and integrated opportunities for growthBASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university Bachelor's or Master's degree program.• Majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field.• Graduating in June 2027 or beyond. • Ability to work year-round until graduation (part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer).• Living within commutable distance to Santa Barbara, CA and able to work in-person year-round.• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, or C++ including object-oriented design. ...

Sr. ML Data Associate, Information Data Operations

Alexa is Amazon’s groundbreaking voice service designed for voice interactions. We believe voice is the most natural interface for interacting with technology across many domains. We are looking for a Sr. Machine Learning Data Associate to join our Information Data Operations (IDO) team.Key job responsibilitiesThis role focuses on language data, primarily in the areas of editing, writing, and general data analysis deliverables. The Sr. Machine Learning Data Associate must be capable of: - Editing high-quality and engaging copy- Understanding how people use language to convey meaning- Delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines- Translating established guidelines into daily work practices- Working autonomously with minimal direction- Handling unique data analysis requests from a range of customersThe ideal Sr. Machine Learning Data Associate:- Possesses strong copy-editing and writing skills- Is curious to know how Alexa can answer so many questions- Exhibits extreme attention to detail- Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills- Demonstrates willingness to support several projects at one time- Adapts quickly to keep up with changing project conventions and new projectsA day in the lifeAs a Sr. Machine Learning Data Associate, you are responsible for editing, writing, researching, and delivering high-quality data for internal and external customers. You will learn and master workflow guidelines to hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment.About the teamInformation Data Operations (IDO) is a team of Machine Learning Data Associates and support staff who help make Alexa smarter and drive efficiencies for stakeholders. We do this by increasing the number of questions Alexa can answer, by improving the overall quality of the answers Alexa serves, and by providing stakeholders high-quality data to make informed, data-driven decisions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 1 year of work experience------------------------------------------------------------------ ...