Amazon

Software Development Manager, Publisher Ad Sever - Infrastructure & Developer Experience

Amazon$184K — $250K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in system design or architecture, focusing on reliability and scaling
  • 4+ years of engineering team management experience
  • Proven partnership with product and program management teams
  • Experience managing high-caliber Software Engineers for scalable systems
  • Knowledge of full software/hardware/network development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Own technical vision and direction with project scheduling and risk management
  • Grow and develop a results-driven engineering team through coaching and mentoring
  • Collaborate with product management and UX teams to shape product direction
  • Lead initiatives beyond your team to support the growth of the product development organization
  • Oversee system operations to meet high standards for operational excellence
  • Drive the architecture solutions for scalable Publisher Ad Server systems
  • Develop a culture of experimentation, driven by metrics and iteration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and EAP services
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
This is a highly visible position with significant impact and growth. The software development manager, along with the product manager will be the single threaded owners responsible for driving the vision, capabilities and success of the Supply Side product set. To be successful in this role, you are customer obsessed and have sharp business acumen to build a product vision and roadmap that contributes to the success of both our internal and external customers. You are a technical leader with track record of building and growing engineering and data teams. You ship high quality software, own the day to day maintenance and evolution of systems that serve the needs of our large and growing base of users. We are looking for a leader who can thrive in a startup environment, thinks big, can move fast, and find ways to improve customer experiences and tech capabilities . If you are interested in making huge impact leading a rapidly expanding team, come join us as we work hard, have fun, and make history.

You Will:

- Own technical vision and direction: You identify and mitigate risks, construct project schedules, and prepare status reports; you embrace performance metrics and measurement techniques because they help you assess how well system-related services are running. Oversee the planning and execution of 1-year and 3-year product roadmaps.

- Grow your team: You'll be accountable for growing an engineering team that deliver results. This means you'll wear a lot of hats - from coaching individuals, to leading technical discussions, recruiting, establishing processes, and so on. You'll be an example of Amazon's leadership principles and work to grow more leaders within your group. You will manage a fast-growing team that may span multiple locations.

- Collaborate on product direction: You'll build and maintain relationships between engineering, product management and related disciplines (Product, User Experience, QA) to ensure that we're focused on delivering the right product for customers.

- Lead beyond your team: You will be a key leader within Amazon's advertising organization. You will contribute to the overall growth of our product development organization. You'll share your best practices and technical acumen in order to drive technology decisions across our organization.

- Own your own shop: Our products reach hundreds of millions of customers around the world. We run operations 24x7x365 and the services your team delivers must meet high standards for operational excellence. Our teams own and operate the systems we build.

You are:

- Pragmatic and iterative in building software: you have an ability to simplify and get things done quickly with a demonstrated track record of building and delivering software and working effectively with external and internal teams.

- Highly analytical and data-driven: You solve problems in ways that can be backed up with verifiable data. You focus on driving processes, tools, and statistical methods which support rational decision-making.

- Technically relentless: You push the limits past conventional boundaries.

- Team obsessed: You find and cultivate talent to be capable of achieving ambitious results. You help develop the creative atmosphere to let engineers innovate, while holding them accountable for making smart decisions and delivering results.

- Comfortable with ambiguity: You're able to explore new problem spaces with unique constraints and thus non-obvious solutions; you're quick to identify any gaps in the team and the right person to fill them to best deliver value to customers.

- Solutions: you're quick to identify any gaps in the team and the right person to fill them to best deliver value to customers.

Key job responsibilities

- Understand the fundamentals (and tradeoffs) of Amazon's existing advertising stacks and potential 3rd party services.

- Drive technical solutions/architecture for a Publisher Ad Server that can scale to millions of customers globally.

- Work closely with other PubTech technical teams.

- Build relationships and earn trust with partner teams to ensure they are aligned with PubTech technical goals.

- Oversee the planning and execution of 1-year and 3-year product roadmaps.

- Own and present to senior leadership key roadmap decisions, tradeoffs, and timelines.

- Develop a culture of rapid experimentation, measurement, and iteration.

A day in the life

You will be leading a team of Software Development Engineers (SDEs) on building efficient ways to serve ads. You will understand industry standards such as IAB to guide your team to create industry solutions. Your team will be involved in offline and real-time advertising bid-flow to ensure publisher's deals with advertisers are met. You will work closely with other teams within SupplyTech on design and implementation of solutions. You will supervise the creation of design documents and the presentation of those to teams, and will be expected to provide feedback on design artifacts submitted by both your SDEs and other teams. You will lead daily standups with the engineering team. You will work with product managers to understand our publisher's requirements, and will then work with various stakeholders in aligning on a final vision of how our publishers will use the feature you are developing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- 4+ years of engineering team management experience

- Experience partnering with product and program management teams

- Experience managing a team of high calibre Software Engineers developing complex, world class, scalable software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

- 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

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

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, WA, SEATTLE - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 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.
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