Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Elemental MediaTailor

AWS Elemental MediaTailor is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team focused on video streaming and advertising technology. This role sits within AWS Infrastructure Services, the backbone of AWS's global infrastructure operations.

As a Senior SDE, you'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that bridge traditional TV advertising with the digital future. You'll work on AWS Elemental MediaTailor, a cloud-based service that enables content providers to deliver personalized viewing experiences at scale through server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) technology.

The role involves leading the technical design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems handling millions of concurrent video streaming sessions. You'll be optimizing manifest generation, ad decisioning performance, and ensuring broadcast-quality viewing experiences. Your expertise will be crucial in driving technical innovation in microservice architecture running on native AWS infrastructure.

Working at AWS means joining a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, where you'll collaborate across AWS to maintain the highest standards for safety and security. The company values work-life harmony and fosters an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. You'll have access to extensive knowledge-sharing resources, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement tools.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, based on geographic location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about video streaming technology and interested in shaping the future of digital advertising while working with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure.