Software Development Engineer, Amazon Advertising

Join Amazon Advertising in Seattle, King County as a Software Development Engineer, driving innovative ad tech solutions for one of the world’s largest e‑commerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable advertising services that support millions of daily transactions.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and business intelligence teams to translate business needs into robust software solutions.
• Write clean, test‑driven code in Java, C++, or Python and ensure high performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement automated fixes to maintain uptime.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in large‑scale, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, Python).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS), microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advertising technology, real‑time bidding, or recommendation systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and agile development practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑moving, cross‑functional team environment.

Compensation

Base salary: $165,329.16 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Advertising do?

They design, build, and maintain large‑scale advertising platforms, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure high performance and reliability of ad services.

What qualifications are required for this Seattle position?

A Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, 3+ years of software engineering experience, and strong skills in Java, C++, or Python, plus knowledge of AWS and microservices.

What is the salary for this role?

The base salary is $165,329.16 per year.