Software Development Engineer, Amazon Advertising Creative X

Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of eCommerce and advertising, offering a rich array of advertising solutions to help customers discover and purchase products. The Creative X organization focuses on creating engaging user experiences through content and interactivity enrichment while helping advertisers reach their target audience at scale. This role requires an experienced software development engineer to architect and lead critical initiatives that will shape technical direction. The position involves owning technical strategy, mentoring junior engineers, designing scalable distributed systems, and collaborating across teams. You'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end solutions that optimize retail metadata content in ads for the best customer experience. The role demands strong technical leadership, system design expertise, and the ability to balance long-term architectural goals with immediate business needs. You'll make significant technical contributions while elevating team capabilities. This position offers competitive compensation based on geographic location, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Santa Monica, CA, and requires working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in advertising technology.