Software Development Engineer III, SDE-3

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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Advertising

Description For Software Development Engineer III, SDE-3

Amazon Ads - Publisher Technology (PubTech) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team building supply-side technology for content publishers. This role is part of the Publisher Ad Server engineering team, responsible for developing highly scalable ad serving mechanisms for major live events like TNF, French Ligue 1, COPA, and Yankees.

As a Senior SDE, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technical vision for PubTech's products, working on critical systems that impact ad delivery, customer experience, and revenue. You'll be building from the ground up, designing and implementing scalable architectures for low-latency data processing, and solving complex problems in distributed systems.

The role offers significant autonomy and ownership, allowing you to tackle challenging technical problems while working with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be joining at an early stage (Day 1) of PubTech, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in entrepreneurial endeavors within a large organization.

Your impact will extend beyond coding – you'll be a force multiplier within the team, mentoring other engineers, leading technical discussions, and establishing architectural principles. The position requires strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering team that's building next-generation publisher experiences for Amazon's diverse content platforms, including Alexa, Prime Video, Twitch, Freevee, and FireTV. You'll be at the forefront of ad technology innovation, working on systems that serve millions of customers worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in distributed systems, strong technical leadership skills, and a track record of delivering scalable solutions. If you're passionate about ad technology, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on how content publishers monetize their inventory, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth and business impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, SDE-3

  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency data processing
  • Lead and mentor team members on technical principles
  • Establish architectural principles and select design patterns
  • Investigate and solve problems independently
  • Communicate effectively with leadership and teams
  • Lead technical discussions with senior engineers across partner teams
  • Think strategically and identify long-term technical investments
  • Build software products and features for ad delivery systems

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, SDE-3

Java
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

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