Software Development Engineer, Amazon, APM Twitch

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer to join the Twitch Ads team, building high-performance platforms that power advertising for millions of viewers and streamers worldwide.

You will lead design, development, testing, and optimization of low-latency systems, collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers, and contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence on one of the world’s largest live streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience.
• 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full software lifecycle: design, implementation, testing and deployment of low-latency, scalable systems for Twitch Ads.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers to deliver advertising solutions at scale.
• Write code, review designs, participate in technical discussions, and solve complex problems impacting millions of Twitch viewers and streamers.

Skills

C++

Java

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Want to work on one of the highest priorities across Amazon Ads? This is your chance to have a positive impact on millions of Amazon customers worldwide while working with industry-leading technologies. We're growing an engineering team to support the Twitch Ads business that powers the advertising experience for millions of viewers and streamers daily. We're looking for a passionate, team-oriented, and talented Software Development Engineer with experience building innovative, sophisticated platforms and experiences that customers love. This is a unique opportunity to get in early and drive significant portions of the technical roadmap.

Key job responsibilities

This role requires programming ability and a demonstrated track record of technical excellence. As an engineer, you will be instrumental in building low-latency, highly scalable systems enabling thousands of concurrent advertisers to design and deliver unique user experiences to millions of customers. You will lead all aspects of the software lifecycle: design, experimentation, implementation and testing. You will succeed in these endeavors by combining your technical experience with your ability to listen to, learn from, and communicate with a diverse group of collaborators.

A day in the life

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to build advertising solutions that scale. Your day involves writing code, reviewing designs, participating in technical discussions, and solving complex problems that directly impact millions of Twitch viewers and streamers. You’ll work with industry-leading technologies while contributing to systems that handle massive scale and low-latency requirements.

About the team

Our team powers the advertising experience for Twitch, one of Amazon’s highest priority initiatives. We’re building the infrastructure and platforms that enable advertisers to reach millions of engaged viewers while maintaining the quality experience streamers and their communities expect. We value innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, and we’re looking for engineers who are excited to shape the future of advertising on one of the world’s largest live streaming platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl 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

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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually