Transform the future of device advertising by building innovative solutions that power ad experiences for millions of customers. Device Ad Products is a business initiative focused on monetizing Amazon-owned and operated devices. To achieve this, we continuously expand and improve a premium advertising platform unlike any that exists today.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in designing distributed systems and enjoys working on large-scale, high-performance data processing and real-time optimization problems. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguous problem spaces, making sound architectural decisions, and leading high-impact technical initiatives. You will work with a range of programming languages, design patterns, AWS services, and open-source frameworks to solve meaningful engineering problems. Your work will directly contribute to ad performance metrics that meet strict latency and data quality standards, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for Device Ads advertisers.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will architect and implement robust solutions, influence technical strategy, mentor other engineers, and collaborate across Amazon. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an exceptional engineering team that owns systems processing hundreds of millions of ad events daily.


Key job responsibilities
- Actively participate in concept development and idea generation.
- Design, build, and iterate on solutions that express design intent, using appropriate tools and technologies.
- Work creatively within platform constraints to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
- Manage dependencies and bottlenecks within your scope, make sound trade-offs, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
- Communicate technical designs and progress clearly to peers and managers.
- Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including SDMs, TPMs, SDEs, and PEs.
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
- Own the operational health and metrics of the features and services you deliver.

A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical problem-solving and collaborative innovation. You'll dive deep into distributed system design, prototype breakthrough solutions, and engage in strategic discussions that shape the next generation of device advertising technology. Expect to transition between coding complex algorithms, reviewing architectural designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to unlock new revenue opportunities.

About the team
Our Device Ad Products team operates like a start-up within Amazon, offering an entrepreneurial environment where innovation thrives. We're passionate about creating a premium advertising platform that sets new industry standards. Your work will directly impact how millions of customers interact with advertising across Amazon's device ecosystem.