Software Development Engineer, Artificial General Intelligence

DescriptionThe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team is looking for a highly-skilled SDE to lead a new initiative which transforms how Large Language Models (LLMs) reason and handle complex and ambiguous tasks, required for building Generative AI (GenAI) powered, state of the art conversational agents.As an SDE on the team, you will own building tier-1 services which are responsible for end-to-end orchestration and execution of conversational agent requests. From getting the best prompt and context for the request, to picking the correct model to inference, to interpreting LLM's output, creating an actionable plan and executing it.Key job responsibilities* Ability to quickly learn cutting-edge technologies and algorithms in the field of Generative AI on greenfield projects to participate in our journey to build the best conversational agent.* Responsible for the development and maintenance of key platforms needed for connecting LLMs to actual user requests and real world APIs which act on them required for building conversational agents.* Work with other team members to investigate design approaches, prototype new technology and evaluate technical feasibility.* Work closely with Applied scientists to handle myriad of conversational use cases along with optimizing latency, cost and capacity.* Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software in a fast-paced environment.A day in the lifeAs an SDE on the team, you will own building tier-1 services which are responsible for end-to-end orchestration and execution of conversational agent requests. From getting the best prompt and context for the request, to picking the correct model to inference, to interpreting LLM's output, creating an actionable plan and executing it using several APIs.About the teamJoin our AGI team and work at the forefront of AI. Collaborate with top minds pushing boundaries in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and more. Gain valuable experience and accelerate your career growth. This is a unique opportunity to create history and shape the future of artificial intelligence.Basic Qualifications- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePreferred Qualifications- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon 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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Los 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 Companys 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 $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.