Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Advertising

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to join its Advertising team, working on innovative self-service performance advertising products. The role involves leading design efforts, mentoring team members, and developing systems to enhance the customer experience. Candidates should have extensive software development experience and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Total compensation package including equity and sign-on payments.

Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead on engineering teams.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/architecture efforts across the full-stack.
• Develop systems and services with a focus on machine learning.
• Improve experiences for millions of Amazon shoppers.

Skills

Software Development

Programming

Design Patterns

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Advertising

Job ID: 3006361 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Calling all inventors to work on exciting new opportunities in Sponsored Products.

Amazon is building a world class advertising business and defining and delivering a collection of self-service performance advertising products that drive discovery and sales of merchandise. Our products are strategically important to our Retail and Marketplace businesses, driving long-term growth. Sponsored Products (SP) helps merchants, retail vendors, and brand owners grows incremental sales of their products sold on Amazon through native advertising. SP achieves this by using a combination of machine learning, big data analytics, ultra-low latency high-volume engineering systems, and quantitative product focus. We are a highly motivated, collaborative and fun-loving group with an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action.

If you are looking to make an impact, this is the team for you. You will join a newly-founded team with a broad mandate to experiment and innovate, which will give you the flexibility to develop systems and services from the ground up. You will have the satisfaction of seeing your work improve the experience of millions of Amazon shoppers while driving quantifiable revenue impact. You will lead design/architecture efforts across the full-stack, partner with scientists to develop ML systems, and be a force-multiplier for other engineers on the team. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to grow and broaden your technical skills as you work in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and collaboration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.

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