Software Development Engineer II, Alexa Ads
Amazon
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, California, United States
$129,300 - $223,600 USD yearly
We are seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join our team working on innovative, customer-centric projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a direct and measurable impact, leveraging the power of Generative AI technology. You will be part of a team responsible for accelerating the integration of existing and new Amazon demand sources for Alexa Ads. This involves building upon our core tech stack using the latest advancements in Generative AI. As the ideal candidate, you will gain valuable experience in designing, constructing, or integrating scalable ad systems that cater to the needs of end users, publishers, and advertisers across organizations. If you are passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions and driving tangible results, we encourage you to apply. This is a chance to be at the forefront of Generative AI innovation and make a meaningful contribution to our customers, while also expanding your expertise in enterprise-level ad systems.
Key job responsibilities
- Designing, developing, testing, and deploying mission-critical ad tech components within a complex, multi-layered, and distributed environment
- Architecting scalable, fault-tolerant systems to power our ad offerings and deliver exceptional experiences for customers
- Optimizing ad serving and delivery pipelines for low latency and high throughput
- Integrating with various data sources, ad exchanges, and other third-party systems to enable seamless ad monetization
- Implementing advanced analytics, monitoring, and reporting capabilities to provide data-driven insights
- Continuously improving system performance, reliability, and security through rigorous testing and optimization
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to identify and solve complex engineering challenges
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer, you will be a key contributor to a passionate team building the foundation for a new and exciting Ads business within Alexa. In this fast-paced environment, you will launch features quickly, iterate based on customer feedback, and leverage data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement. Joining this team means tackling complex engineering problems using cutting-edge technologies to build highly scalable and robust systems. If you thrive on the pace of a nascent business and the unique challenges of a global tech leader, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the evolving world of Alexa and digital advertising.
About the team
Our team is composed of an energetic group of product managers, program managers, software development engineers, quality assurance engineers, and data engineering specialists. Together, we are harnessing the power of natural language understanding, generative AI, and UX innovation to deliver trusted information and valuable offers to the right customers at the right time.
As part of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and make a direct impact on the future of Alexa's advertising capabilities. We are driven by a shared passion for driving innovation, delighting customers, and empowering businesses to thrive in the digital landscape.
- 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
- 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 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Designing, developing, testing, and deploying mission-critical ad tech components within a complex, multi-layered, and distributed environment
- Architecting scalable, fault-tolerant systems to power our ad offerings and deliver exceptional experiences for customers
- Optimizing ad serving and delivery pipelines for low latency and high throughput
- Integrating with various data sources, ad exchanges, and other third-party systems to enable seamless ad monetization
- Implementing advanced analytics, monitoring, and reporting capabilities to provide data-driven insights
- Continuously improving system performance, reliability, and security through rigorous testing and optimization
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to identify and solve complex engineering challenges
A day in the life
As a Software Development Engineer, you will be a key contributor to a passionate team building the foundation for a new and exciting Ads business within Alexa. In this fast-paced environment, you will launch features quickly, iterate based on customer feedback, and leverage data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement. Joining this team means tackling complex engineering problems using cutting-edge technologies to build highly scalable and robust systems. If you thrive on the pace of a nascent business and the unique challenges of a global tech leader, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the evolving world of Alexa and digital advertising.
About the team
Our team is composed of an energetic group of product managers, program managers, software development engineers, quality assurance engineers, and data engineering specialists. Together, we are harnessing the power of natural language understanding, generative AI, and UX innovation to deliver trusted information and valuable offers to the right customers at the right time.
As part of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and make a direct impact on the future of Alexa's advertising capabilities. We are driven by a shared passion for driving innovation, delighting customers, and empowering businesses to thrive in the digital landscape.
- 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
- 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 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.