Software Development Engineer, Amazon Shopping Videos (Ads)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSU equity

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a self-driven, enthusiastic full stack engineer with a strong product sense to design, lead and build end-to-end video experiences for Amazon Shopping Video (ASV). You will influence technical direction, own complex projects, and collaborate with product, UX, and scientists to deliver low-latency rendering and responsive CX.

You will work on livestreaming, chat, advertising, and video commerce, taking architecture decisions and driving performance improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience on large-scale systems.
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
• 1+ years of designing and developing multi-tiered, distributed software applications and services.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Build lovable, fluid customer experiences to view videos and shop as they watch videos.
• Lead a group of Engineers on complex projects used by millions of customers.
• Expertise in modern architecture patterns, state management, and component-based design.
• Implement design systems and component libraries.
• Lead projects end-to-end, making Product/UX decisions.
• Optimize performance for high-frequency UI updates and complex state changes.
• Adhere to accessibility standards and internationalization best practices.
• Work across technologies to optimize video recommendations and low-latency rendering.

Skills

Software development

Design patterns

Object Oriented Design

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Description

Amazon Shopping Video (ASV) is a new strategic program in Amazon Advertising that leverages the potential of video to help millions of customers find product inspiration through videos. ASV is seeking a *self-driven*, enthusiastic full stack engineer with a *strong* product sense to help accomplish our mission!

Description

Amazon Shopping Video (ASV) is a new strategic program in Amazon Advertising that leverages the potential of video to help millions of customers find product inspiration through videos. ASV is seeking a *self-driven*, enthusiastic full stack engineer with a *strong* product sense to help accomplish our mission!

We are looking for a strong full stack engineers to design, lead and build E2E video experiences (low-latency rendering and responsive, modern CX) used by millions of customers. In this role, you'll have significant influence on the team's technical direction and engineering practices. In this role, you will lead and work in niche areas like livestreaming, chat, advertising and video commerce where you will have the opportunity to innovate solving technical problems that are unique and rewarding.

Key job responsibilities

• Build lovable, fluid customer experiences to delight customers to view videos and shop as they watch videos working with a cross-functional group of Engineers, UX + Product team, Applied Scientists, Marketing.
• Lead a group of Engineers on complex projects that millions of Amazon Customers interact with every day.
• Expertise in modern architecture patterns, state management, and component-based design.
• Experience with design system implementation and component libraries.
• Takes lead of projects E2E, including taking decisions wearing Product/UX hat.
• Experience with performance optimization for high-frequency UI updates and complex state changes.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and internationalization best practices.
• Work on a wide breadth of tech (optimize video recommendations, build low-latency rendering systems and responsive, modern CX)
  

A day in the life

You'll work with a cross-disciplinary team to design and implement Video experiences. Self-driven engineers will enjoy the autonomy to impact millions of customers regularly. Engineers who love to be multi-disciplinary (routinely influence and take UX/Product decisions).

About The Team

The team works like a startup with individuals owning not just the tech, but also business goals that drive impact partnering with Product Managers. Engineers have access to leaders on a regular basis to present, brainstorm their ideas to drive impact to customers.

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
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ 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
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 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
  

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

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10559049