Software Development Engineer, Advertising Products and Tech

Amazon Jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in online services is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Toronto, Canada. You will be responsible for designing and operating large-scale systems, optimizing data pipelines, and utilizing Generative AI for enhancing ad experiences. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science. This role offers a salary range between CAD 114,800 and CAD 191,800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience of systems.
• Experience with at least one software programming language.
• Full software development life cycle experience including coding standards and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate large-scale distributed systems.
• Build and optimize data pipelines to improve ad retrieval and recommendations.
• Apply Generative AI and Large Language Models for personalized ad experiences.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Write maintainable code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Generative AI

Large Language Models

Data Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Programming Languages

Job description

Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through advanced generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you’re energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate large-scale distributed systems.
• Build and optimize data pipelines and services to improve ad retrieval, allocation, and recommendations.
• Apply Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver more relevant, personalized ad and shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with applied scientists, product managers, and other engineers to define and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and participate in design and code reviews.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement.

A day in the life

As a Software Development Engineer, you will help build hyper-scale online systems, offline data pipelines, and machine learning infrastructure—leveraging GenAI and LLMs to transform advertising and shopping experiences. You will have the opportunity to transform core areas such as ad retrieval, ad allocation, whole-page relevance, and differentiated recommendations by designing and delivering high-quality, architecturally sound systems aligned with business needs. With the support of GenAI, you’ll design globally scalable solutions that evolve in the right long-term direction while delivering iterative value to customers. This is a rare opportunity to redefine how ads are retrieved, allocated, and experienced—elevating them into personalized, contextually aware, and inspiring parts of the customer journey. If you are passionate about applying frontier AI to solve real-world problems at massive scale and impact, this is your chance to define the next chapter of advertising engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon’s package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 114,800.00 - 191,800.00 CAD annually