Software Development Engineer, Video Ads, APM Video

Amazon is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their Video Ads team within APM Video. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of advertising technology and streaming media, specifically focusing on Prime Video's global platform. The position involves building enterprise-scale advertising solutions that power premium brand experiences across Amazon's streaming services.

The role requires a mix of technical expertise and leadership capabilities, as you'll be responsible for designing and implementing complex ad serving scenarios, including dynamic commercial break patterns and specialized ad slot management. You'll work closely with Prime Video and Publishing Technology teams to develop new advertising formats and drive technical solutions for features like category exclusivity, targeting controls, and impression-based sponsorships.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a startup-like environment while having the resources and scale of Amazon behind them. The role demands someone who can embrace complexity and ambiguity, move quickly, and take ownership of all aspects of software development. You'll be expected to understand the fundamentals of Amazon's advertising stacks and related industry standards, while also being able to drive technical solutions that can scale across similar use cases.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. The position is based in Seattle, WA, and offers the chance to make a significant impact on a rapidly expanding team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of system design experience. You should be comfortable with design patterns, reliability, and scaling of systems. Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations is highly valued.

Join Amazon's Video Ads team to work hard, have fun, and make history while building the future of advertising technology in the streaming space.