Software Development Engineer - Machine Learning, Ad Response Prediction

Amazon's Sponsored Products advertising business is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Machine Learning to join their Ads Response Prediction team. This role is at the forefront of Amazon's rapidly growing advertising technology division, where you'll work on critical services that power personalized ad recommendations using cutting-edge deep learning and LLM-based methods.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in click-through-rate (CTR) prediction, developing solutions that enhance both shopper and advertiser experiences. You'll be responsible for building and optimizing machine learning pipelines, implementing real-time serving systems, and working with advanced technologies including deep product embeddings and LLM-based insights.

As part of this role, you'll collaborate closely with applied scientists and other engineers, taking ownership of significant products from design through launch. The team operates with a startup mentality, encouraging innovation while maintaining a strong focus on delivering measurable results. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor team members, and contribute to a growing community of engineering leaders.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive medical coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an ambiguous environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on Amazon's advertising technology platform.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership qualities, being both ambitious and humble ("humbitious"), and has a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about machine learning, advertising technology, and building scalable solutions that impact millions of customers, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.