Software Development Engineer, Ads Payments

Join Amazon's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar Advertising business as a Software Development Engineer on the Ads Payments team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build highly-distributed, large-scale, real-time serverless systems that process billions of dollars in advertising payments globally. You'll be working with cutting-edge AWS technologies to develop innovative payment solutions that will not only serve Amazon Advertising but also power payments for other emerging Amazon businesses.

The position combines technical challenges in distributed systems, big data, and performance optimization with real business impact. You'll be using a comprehensive suite of AWS services including ECS, Fargate, Lambda, Kafka, DynamoDB, and more to build robust payment processing systems. The role involves working on concurrent workflows across distributed systems, tackling complex problems of linearizability and eventual consistency.

Our team values work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements with core office hours in our New York location. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship, making it an ideal environment for both experienced engineers and those looking to grow their careers. The team is intentional about attracting and retaining diverse talent, creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can contribute and thrive.

You'll be part of a team that emphasizes continuous learning and growth, with senior engineers who are passionate about mentoring and conducting thorough, constructive code reviews. We invest in our team members' career development, assigning projects that help engineers expand their skill sets and take on increasingly complex challenges.

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact Amazon's advertising revenue stream. If you're passionate about building large-scale payment systems and want to work with a team that values both technical excellence and personal growth, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.