Amazon

Software Development Manager, CreativeX, Creative Intelligence and Optimization

Amazon • $203K — $275K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of engineering team management experience
  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • 8+ years leading multi-tier web services development
  • 1+ year of technical leadership and project management
  • 1+ year developing large-scale distributed software systems in Java, C#, or C++
  • 1+ year working with service-oriented architecture
  • 1+ year in distributed programming
  • 5+ years in roles like Software Engineer or Developer
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Knowledge of full software/hardware/networks development life cycle best practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute project plans and delivery commitments
  • Manage day-to-day activities of the engineering team in an Agile/Scrum setting
  • Oversee departmental resources, staffing, and team development
  • Own operations of mission-critical service systems
  • Collaborate with engineers to design and develop technical approaches
  • Provide status updates on development and system performance

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
The CreativeX RAPID (Real-time Ad Personalization & Insights Development) team is seeking passionate and talented Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) to join us. CreativeX is on a mission to enable brands of all sizes and categories to create, serve, measure, and optimize creative content with ease. Our team is responsible for tailoring the visual experience of ads to each context in real-time, leveraging nouvelle technologies such as latent diffusion models, large language models (LLM), reinforced learning (RL), computer vision, and related methods.

Our mission is to provide engaging, dynamically optimized creatives with low latencies both on and off Amazon for self-service brand advertisers. We automate the customization of product creatives with real-time catalog data while providing advertisers with the flexibility to customize their creatives according to their preferences.

Key job responsibilities

- Develop and execute project plans and delivery commitments; Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team within an Agile/Scrum environment.

- Manage departmental resources, staffing, mentoring, and enhancing and maintaining a best-of-class engineering team.

- Own operations of the service as a mission-critical system.

- Work closely with the engineers to architect and develop the best technical design and approach. Be a hands-on technical leader and contributor.

- Report on status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management.

A day in the life

The product and engineering team partners with other Ads engineering teams to work on initiatives which has big impact on entire Amazon Advertisement. The team has responsibility from defining the intake Order Management Process including workflow for building in-house and 3rd party creatives, providing the CRM capability to Sales and Account management, working with Demand Side Platform (DSP) and Ad server for execution, providing the data for financial report and billing systems, integrating the AD moderation capability at different phases of Ads and detecting the post execution Ad issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of engineering team management experience

- 7+ years of engineering experience

- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience

- 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience

- 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience

- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience

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

- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations

- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy

- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers

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 - 203,400.00 - 275,200.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

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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