Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Products Auction

Amazon • New York, NY

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About The Position

Advertisers will spend tens of billion dollars this year leveraging Amazon
sponsored product advertising to help grow their business - and all ads go
through the auction! As part of the SP Auction team organization our team
focuses on improving the ad experience for both advertisers and shoppers. We are
looking for exceptional software engineers to build the next generation of the
auction service and and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of
advertisers and the shopping experience.

The Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the
advertising landscape through advanced generative AI technologies,
revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with
brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing
advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence
to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and
optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate
group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI
technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping
experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving
complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join
us in shaping the future of advertising.

Requirements

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience working with GenAI-powered development tools and agentic AI assistants (e.g., code generation, AI-assisted debugging, automated testing, and documentation tools) to enhance software development productivity and code quality

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, scalable software systems that enhance product experiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers
• Own the complete lifecycle of software development and deployment, including system design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production services at scale
• Develop and implement scalable, automated solutions for complex technical challenges, including distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, and user-facing applications across multiple business initiatives
• Contribute directly to critical system components, writing high-quality code that ensures engineering excellence in performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Design and execute experiments and analyses to evaluate software solutions, ensuring data-driven optimization and measurable impact on product metrics and user experience
• Apply software engineering best practices to your work, contribute technical insights to team discussions, and help drive innovation in system architecture and development methodologies
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that align with product objectives and user needs
• Create technical documentation and effectively communicate system designs, implementation details, and project outcomes to both technical teams and stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with team members, and contribute to establishing engineering standards that promote code quality and team effectiveness
• Stay current with advancements in software engineering, cloud technologies, and development tools, identifying opportunities to apply emerging technologies to solve real-world product challenges

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level