Irvine, CA, US
7 days ago
Software Development Engineer, Alexa Information & Ads
Join the Generative AI fueled ad revolution sweeping the World! We are blazing a trail with Gen-AI to transform ad experiences for tens of millions of Alexa users across the globe. If you're an innovator at heart who loves taking bold bets, buckle up – this is your calling!

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to accelerate integration of Amazon's demand sources into our cutting-edge Alexa Ads platform. You will design, build, and integrate scalable ad systems that delight end-users, publishers, and advertisers alike. You will join a mission to push the boundaries of technology to innovate the best-in-class customer experiences, by using state-of-art and Gen-AI technologies and leading edge tools and frameworks via rapid iterations.

Key job responsibilities
You are a contributor in shaping Amazon's future, responsible for:
- Define innovative solutions that captivate customers and propel Amazon forward.
- Craft prototypes that bring your ideas to life, proving their worth in real-world scenarios.
- Extract wisdom from vast oceans of data and experiments, turning raw insights into actionable strategies.
- Build reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions that stand the test of time and hyper scale seamlessly with our business.
- Strive for Operational Excellence, ensuring our systems run smoothly in production, powering the 3rd Amazon's growth engine.

You are a navigator of multiple frontiers: as you crisscross teams and organizations within Amazon, you'll gain an unparalleled panorama of our future growth engine. For the inquisitive soul (required), this role serves as a passport to explore:
- Super low-latency computing – shaving milliseconds off critical processes.
- Big-data – wrangling and transforming massive datasets into valuable insights.
- Machine Learning & AI – diving deep into the latest ML algorithms and AI advancements, pushing our systems' intelligence to new heights.

A day in the life
* Wake Up & Shine: Stretch those fingers – today's gonna be a good day!
* Tackle the Tough Stuff: Roll up your sleeves with a team of developers who love building from scratch. Together, you'll craft the very foundation for Alexa's newest Ads business.
* Launch & Learn Fast: No time for lengthy planning here! We iterate quickly, so get ready to see your impact on millions of Alexa customers – today!
* Data-Driven Decisions: Amazon's got a secret sauce – we make data-driven decisions that are spot-on, swift, and actionable. You'll be right in the mix, helping us slice, dice, and interpret mountains of info.
* Navigate the Amazon Jungle: Prepare to explore one of the most complex tech landscapes on the planet! With millions of customers and countless services at play, no two days will ever be the same.
* High-Five & Celebrate: At the end of the day, take a moment to cheer your wins with the team. You've just made Alexa's Ads business that much stronger – and now it's time to grab some Z's so you're ready for tomorrow's adventure!

About the team
We are located at the heart of sunny SoCal, our fast-growing team is nestled right where the tech scene meets the beach vibes. We're in the greenfield adventures of monetizing Alexa with her remarkable new capabilities – think blank canvas, endless possibilities! Our owned tech stacks run the gamut from lightning-fast compute infrastructure to sleek customer-facing content rendering. And let's not forget – we're deeply integrated with a web of other Alexa & Amazon systems. Our grand vision drives us building something epic - a revenue engine that scales to the size of Amazon's eCommerce or AWS. Talk about leaving your mark on history!

The journey awaits – are you ready to embark on this adventure?
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