Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Advertising Creative X

Job Description

Amazon Advertising is seeking a principal software development engineer to lead and influence critical initiatives in shaping the technical direction across multiple teams.

Requirements

• 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 of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in Ads technology and product
• Experience in building and integrating with high-scale services
• Knowledge of software development methodology and tools, with demonstrated experience in a developer role
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Define and drive technical strategy and architecture at the organizational level
• Build and lead multiple teams of engineers
• Design and oversee the implementation of large-scale distributed systems
• Establish and champion best practices in software development
• Identify strategic technical opportunities and risks at the organizational level
• Drive cross-organizational initiatives and build consensus across multiple stakeholder groups
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies
• Write/review code, lead design discussions, and deploy robust services
• Mentor junior engineers and help build/grow the team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)