Description

Join the Generative AI fueled ad revolution sweeping the World! We are blazing a trail with Gen-AI to transform ad experiences for tens of millions of Alexa users across the globe. If you're an innovator at heart who loves taking bold bets, buckle up – this is your calling!

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to accelerate integration of Amazon's demand sources into our cutting-edge Alexa Ads platform. You will design, build, and integrate scalable ad systems that delight end-users, publishers, and advertisers alike. You will join a mission to push the boundaries of technology to innovate the best-in-class customer experiences, by using state-of-art and Gen-AI technologies and leading edge tools and frameworks via rapid iterations.

Key job responsibilities

You are a contributor in shaping Amazon's future, responsible for:

• Define innovative solutions that captivate customers and propel Amazon forward.

• Craft prototypes that bring your ideas to life, proving their worth in real-world scenarios.

• Extract wisdom from vast oceans of data and experiments, turning raw insights into actionable strategies.

• Build reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions that stand the test of time and hyper scale seamlessly with our business.

• Strive for Operational Excellence, ensuring our systems run smoothly in production, powering the 3rd Amazon's growth engine.

You are a navigator of multiple frontiers: as you crisscross teams and organizations within Amazon, you'll gain an unparalleled panorama of our future growth engine. For the inquisitive soul (required), this role serves as a passport to explore:

• Super low-latency computing – shaving milliseconds off critical processes.

• Big-data – wrangling and transforming massive datasets into valuable insights.

• Machine Learning & AI – diving deep into the latest ML algorithms and AI advancements, pushing our systems' intelligence to new heights.

A day in the life

• Wake Up & Shine: Stretch those fingers – today's gonna be a good day!

• Tackle the Tough Stuff: Roll up your sleeves with a team of developers who love building from scratch. Together, you'll craft the very foundation for Alexa's newest Ads business.

• Launch & Learn Fast: No time for lengthy planning here! We iterate quickly, so get ready to see your impact on millions of Alexa customers – today!

• Data-Driven Decisions: Amazon's got a secret sauce – we make data-driven decisions that are spot-on, swift, and actionable. You'll be right in the mix, helping us slice, dice, and interpret mountains of info.

• Navigate the Amazon Jungle: Prepare to explore one of the most complex tech landscapes on the planet! With millions of customers and countless services at play, no two days will ever be the same.

• High-Five & Celebrate: At the end of the day, take a moment to cheer your wins with the team. You've just made Alexa's Ads business that much stronger – and now it's time to grab some Z's so you're ready for tomorrow's adventure!

About the team

We are located at the heart of sunny SoCal, our fast-growing team is nestled right where the tech scene meets the beach vibes. We're in the greenfield adventures of monetizing Alexa with her remarkable new capabilities – think blank canvas, endless possibilities! Our owned tech stacks run the gamut from lightning-fast compute infrastructure to sleek customer-facing content rendering. And let's not forget – we're deeply integrated with a web of other Alexa & Amazon systems. Our grand vision drives us building something epic - a revenue engine that scales to the size of Amazon's eCommerce or AWS. Talk about leaving your mark on history!

The journey awaits – are you ready to embark on this adventure?

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 programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.