Amazon

Software Development Engineer, Sponsored Products and Brands

Amazon$165K — $223K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of design or architecture of systems
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Background in machine learning or data mining
  • Familiarity with statistics or natural language processing

Responsibilities

  • Enhance scalability and efficiency of ML training systems
  • Pioneer LLM inference infrastructure development
  • Optimize machine learning model performance with scientists
  • Design ML data pipelines using advanced techniques
  • Drive operational excellence of ML infrastructure

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Mental health support and EAP services
Full Job Description
Build the large-scale ML training and real-time inference systems that deliver highly relevant ads to shoppers across all Amazon platforms worldwide - from advanced machine learning models to next-generation LLM inference infrastructure powering GenAI workloads at Amazon Ads scale. If you're energized by ML engineering at massive scale with direct business impact, this is your team.

The Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) Ad Response Prediction team partners engineers and scientists to build the ML infrastructure - from training through inference - that predicts which ads are most relevant to shoppers across every Amazon surface. You'll pioneer LLM inference infrastructure, optimize model performance at scale, and implement end-to-end solutions in a fast-moving, collaborative environment with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action.

Key job responsibilities

- Enhance the scalability, automation, and efficiency of large-scale ML training and real-time inference systems

- Pioneer the development of LLM inference infrastructure to support next-generation GenAI workloads at Amazon Ads scale

- Work closely with applied scientists to optimize machine learning model performance and implement end-to-end solutions from experimentation through production

- Design and build ML data pipelines leveraging techniques in machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, statistics, and NLP

- Drive operational excellence for ML infrastructure - monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement of model serving systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

- Experience in machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, statistics or natural language processing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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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.
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1,608 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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