Amazon

Software Development Engineer, APM Insights

Amazon • $165K — $223K *
Palo Alto, CA 94303In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years in developing large-scale software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of front end development experience.
  • Experience visualizing data using Tableau or similar tools.
  • Understanding web performance fundamentals including bundle optimization and network efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build user-facing front end components for AI-powered products.
  • Own front end architecture decisions, including component design and accessibility compliance.
  • Create rich data visualization components for analytics and comparison views.
  • Implement conversational UI patterns for AI agent interaction.
  • Collaborate on API contract design for efficient data fetching.
  • Track adoption metrics through front end telemetry instrumentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Amazon's accessibility standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching and paid time off.
  • Parental leave and adoption reimbursement coverage.
  • Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts and a Medical Advice Line.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a SDE to build the user-facing experiences for APM's AI-powered insights platform. You will partner directly with the SDE and DE teams to design and implement the interfaces through which 600+ APM team members interact with our agentic products. This includes conversational AI interfaces, analytics dashboards, monitoring narratives, and self-service configuration tools.

You should be passionate about crafting intuitive, performant front end experiences that make complex AI outputs accessible and trustworthy. You will build interfaces that visualize supply funnels across publishers, render AI-generated narratives with confidence indicators, display real-time metric anomalies, and enable users to interact with autonomous agents. You will work in a fast-paced, 0-to-1 environment where you own front end architecture decisions and directly influence how customers experience our products.

Key job responsibilities

- Design and build production front end experiences for APM's suite of AI-powered insights products, including conversational agents, metric dashboards, and monitoring interfaces

- Own front end architecture decisions: component design, state management, rendering performance, and accessibility compliance

- Build rich data visualization components for applications like supply funnel analytics, and cross-publisher comparison views

- Implement conversational UI patterns for AI agent interactions, confidence indicators, source attribution, and feedback mechanisms

- Partner on API contract design, ensuring efficient data fetching patterns and responsive user experiences

- Instrument front end telemetry (usage patterns, interaction flows, error rates) to track adoption metrics

- Ensure experiences meet Amazon's accessibility standards with necessary scaling

About the team

The APM Agentic Insights team builds scalable intelligence that delivers fast, accurate, and actionable insights across Amazon Publisher Monetization (APM). We serve business, product, tech, and science teams replacing manual intake-driven analytics with self-service, AI-powered experiences. Our solutions range from off-the-shelf queries and dynamic dashboards to conversational analytics agents and MCPs that let stakeholders get answers agentically. Our vision is to be the trusted insights partner for every APM business, driving measurable business impact.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- 3+ years of professional front end development experience

- Experience visualizing data in Tableau or other relevant data visualization software

- Understanding of web performance fundamentals: bundle optimization, lazy loading, rendering pipelines, and network efficiency

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL for client-server communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience building conversational or chat-based UIs (streaming text, markdown rendering, interactive elements)

- Experience building internal tools or enterprise applications (admin panels, dashboards, configuration UIs)

- Familiarity with AI/ML application front ends: prompt playgrounds, evaluation UIs, or agent interaction patterns

- Background in advertising technology or self-serve analytics platforms

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, CA, Palo Alto - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 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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