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Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Display Bidder

Global technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Midlothian, UKLondon, UK
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Display Bidder

Join Amazon's Sponsored Display organization as a Software Engineer working on high-throughput, low-latency software orchestrating bid requests worldwide. The role involves working with the SD bid orchestration team that handles the complex task of selecting from tens of millions of ads while respecting advertiser targeting preferences and ensuring optimal shopper experience. You'll collaborate with scientists to implement code changes across the ads stack, work with large datasets, and integrate experimental results into Amazon's production systems.

The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to rapidly prototype solutions in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for handling hundreds of thousands of transactions per second with minimal latency, while maintaining high standards of operational excellence. The role combines technical challenges with business impact, requiring both engineering rigor and business acumen.

As part of the SD bidder team, you'll be at the core of the Sponsored Display ad serving stack, working on systems that operate at massive scale. The team prides itself on scalability, stability, and operational excellence, while continuously pushing boundaries for improvement. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's advertising technology while working with cutting-edge systems and talented team members.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical abilities, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with product teams, scientists, and business stakeholders to drive innovations in ad serving technology. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale and want to be part of a team that directly impacts Amazon's advertising business, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and make a difference.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Display Bidder

  • Work with scientists to deliver code changes impacting the ads stack
  • Prototype and test hypotheses in a high-ambiguity environment
  • Work with large datasets
  • Integrate experimental results into large-scale Amazon production systems
  • Automate, monitor and self heal systems
  • Handle 100,000s of transactions per second at low latency

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Display Bidder

Java
  • Experience programming with modern languages such as Java, C++, or C#
  • Experience with object-oriented design
  • Experience contributing to architecture and design of systems
  • Professional software development experience

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Display Bidder

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Professional development opportunities

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