Job Overview Join Amazon's Sponsored Products and Brands team as a Software Development Engineer in New York, where you'll develop cutting-edge software that drives advertising revenue and enhances customer experiences on the world's largest online marketplace. This full-time role offers the chance to work on high-scale, distributed systems that leverage machine learning, big data, and real-time processing to deliver personalized ad solutions for millions of users daily. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services and APIs that support sponsored product listings and brand advertising campaigns. Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to optimize ad auction systems, bidding algorithms, and performance analytics. Implement scalable solutions using AWS services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability under massive traffic loads. Conduct code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain system reliability. Contribute to machine learning pipelines for ad targeting, relevance scoring, and fraud detection. Participate in agile sprints, prototyping new features, and iterating based on A/B testing results and business metrics. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred. 3+ years of professional software development experience with Java, Python, C++, or similar languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases like DynamoDB or MySQL. Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. Skills Expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or MXNet for ad tech applications. Solid knowledge of big data tools like Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka for processing streaming data. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability. Strong communication abilities to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Familiarity with software development best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile methodologies. Company Info Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital services, committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. With a culture of innovation, ownership, and long-term thinking, Amazon empowers employees to invent on behalf of customers. The Sponsored Products and Brands team plays a pivotal role in monetizing Amazon's vast inventory through intelligent advertising platforms. Benefits Amazon offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and employee stock purchase plans. Enjoy perks like paid parental leave, wellness programs, and commuter benefits. Full-time employees receive unlimited PTO in some roles, plus access to Amazon's Learning & Development resources for continuous skill-building. Growth Opportunities Advance your career through Amazon's Leadership Principles, internal mobility programs, and mentorship opportunities. Gain exposure to bleeding-edge technologies in AI, ML, and cloud computing. High performers can progress to senior engineer, tech lead, or management roles, with paths into product and research teams. Amazon invests in your growth with tuition reimbursement and certifications in high-demand areas like AWS.