Senior Software Development Engineer/ Tech Lead, Amazon

The Forge team at Amazon is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer/Tech Lead to drive innovation in their advertising technology platform. This role is part of one of Amazon's fastest-growing businesses, focusing on creating engaging and intuitive advertising experiences across campaign creation, management, and strategic recommendations.

The position offers an opportunity to work on tools, services, and frameworks that help advertisers achieve their marketing goals while minimizing cognitive load. The team serves a diverse customer base including sellers, vendors, authors, and entertainment creators, operating globally across all device types.

As a Senior SDE/Tech Lead, you'll be responsible for evolving the technical infrastructure that powers Amazon's advertising solutions. The role requires a unique combination of solid coding expertise, experience with scalable systems, and the ability to challenge conventional approaches. You'll work directly with senior partners, including Senior SDMs, Directors, and VPs, on highly strategic initiatives visible across Amazon's leadership.

Key technical aspects include working with AWS technologies (Lambda, ECS, CloudFormation, VPC, API Gateway, CloudWatch), front-end and middle-tier frameworks, and building mission-critical, highly scalable systems. The role demands expertise in platform/framework development, API integration, and domain-driven design approaches.

The compensation package reflects Amazon's commitment to attracting top talent, with a base salary range of $151,300 to $261,500 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who is self-motivated, customer-focused, and has a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.