Software Development Engineer, ADSP: Bidding Science and Engineering

Amazon Advertising is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Bidding and Pacing Engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of high-scale engineering, Machine Learning, and Applied Science, working on state-of-the-art computational advertising systems. The team develops algorithms and large-scale distributed systems that process billions of ad impressions daily to optimize ad selection, bidding, and campaign performance.

As an engineer, you'll collaborate with machine learning scientists, economists, and product managers on high-impact initiatives for Amazon's Display Advertising. You'll have complete ownership of technology choices, architecture decisions, and operational responsibilities for the products you develop. The role involves designing and implementing real-time bidding algorithms and optimization systems that handle tens of billions of requests per day.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location and experience, plus equity and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers interested in working with cutting-edge advertising technology at massive scale, combining software engineering expertise with machine learning applications.

The role requires strong technical leadership experience, with responsibilities including mentoring other engineers, leading architectural decisions, and working cross-functionally with various stakeholders. You'll be part of a high-performing team that's central to Amazon's advertising business, with the opportunity to make significant impact on systems that drive billions in advertising revenue.