Amazon

Senior Software Development Engineer, Developer Experience

Amazon • $184K — $250K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming experience with at least one language
  • 5+ years of architecture or design leadership experience
  • Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural decisions for scalable developer interfaces
  • Drive technical strategy for API generation and SDK development
  • Influence cross-organizational initiatives and mentor engineers
  • Partner with Ads feature owners to identify effective launch strategies
  • Own team architecture decisions and ensure engineering best practices

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about revolutionizing the developer experience at one of the world's largest advertising platforms? Join Amazon Ads Developer Experience team where you'll shape the future of how thousands of developers integrate with Amazon's advertising capabilities. You'll design and build scalable solutions that reduce time-to-market for new features while maintaining consistency across APIs, Machine Learning (MCP) tools, Skills, Knowledge bases, and Streams.

In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with Ads feature owners to identify optimal launch strategies and create domain model-centric solutions that enable seamless developer experiences. Your technical leadership will influence organizational decisions and drive results through cross-functional collaboration, making Amazon Ads more accessible and impactful for developers worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead architectural decisions for Amazon Ads developer interfaces, designing scalable solutions that reduce feature launch complexity and maintain consistency across multiple surfaces

- Drive technical strategy for the Amazon Ads Domain Model, collaborating with product teams to ensure optimal API generation and SDK development

- Influence cross-organizational initiatives by building consensus on technical approaches and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality, extensible systems

- Partner with Ads feature owners to identify launch strategies and implement solutions that accelerate time-to-market while ensuring robust operational practices

- Own team architecture decisions, providing system-wide design guidance and driving adoption of engineering best practices across the Developer Experience organization

A day in the life

You'll start your day collaborating with Ads feature owners to assess new launch requirements and identify the most effective technical approaches. You'll spend time reviewing architectural designs with your team, ensuring solutions integrate seamlessly with the Federated API Gateway and Amazon Ads Domain Model. Throughout the day, you'll mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and work on reducing integration complexity for both internal product teams and external developers using Amazon Ads APIs and SDKs.

About the team

The Developer Experience (DX) team owns the complete Amazon Ads developer experience through programmatic interfaces that partners, developers, and agents rely on daily. We deliver consistent, simple domain models, APIs, SDKs, MCP tools, artificial intelligence skills, and agent-to-agent integrations for best-in-class developer experiences and advanced programmatic workflows.

Our mission is lowering integration costs for Amazon Ads capabilities while reducing the effort required for internal product teams to expose new features through our developer interfaces. We own key products including the Federated API Gateway, Amazon Ads developer portals (internal and external), and the Amazon Ads Domain Model that generates APIs, specifications, and SDKs. Join us in building the foundation that powers innovative advertising solutions across Amazon's ecosystem.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, NY, New York - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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