Sr Software Engineer, Bidding Data & Analytics

Amazon Advertising is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Bidding Data & Analytics team. This role focuses on building and managing high-performance systems that process terabytes of hourly data, serving billions of requests annually. The team operates critical data outputs that power multiple aspects of Amazon's Advertising business.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in performance optimization and real-time systems, where millisecond latency is crucial. You'll work with technologies like Java, Rust, and Python, while leveraging industry standards such as OpenRTB, VAST, and Native protocols. The role offers opportunities to shape the architecture during a period of rapid business growth.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing greenfield real-time systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring other team members. You'll work on systems that operate at AWS-scale, requiring deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving skills.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about big data, real-time systems, and ad tech to make a significant impact at scale.

The role is based in Palo Alto, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented engineers to build next-generation advertising technology solutions. Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.