Software Engineer / SDE II, Amazon

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is looking for a software developer in the Advertising department to work on innovative AI systems that optimize targeting precision. The role requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science. Join a leading company focused on transforming the advertising landscape with technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design/architecture of systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art algorithms and AI systems for targeting precision.
• Enhance the shopping experience while driving incremental sales for advertisers.

Skills

Software Development

Design Patterns

Reliability

Scaling

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon’s fastest-growing and most profitable businesses, driving discovery and sales through a collection of innovative advertising products. Sponsored Products (SP), a core offering, leverages innovative technology, including Generative AI (Gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), to help advertisers, retail vendors, and brand owners succeed. By combining AI-powered solutions with data-driven insights, we enable advertisers to meet their business objectives while enhancing the shopping experience for millions of customers. The Targeting Team within Sponsored Products plays a crucial role in enabling advertisers to reach more shoppers. Our mission is to build state-of-the-art algorithms and AI systems that optimize targeting precision and relevance, ultimately driving incremental sales for advertisers and creating a better shopping experience for customers.

With billions of ad impressions, millions of clicks, and a foundation of transformative technical innovations, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of advertising technology.

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 language

PREFERRED 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 equivalent

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