Sr. Software Development Engineer, Publisher Decision Engine

DescriptionLead the technical vision for Amazon Ads Publisher Technology as we build next-generation ad monetization systems across Alexa, Prime Video,Twitch, Freevee, and FireTV. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Publisher Decision Engine (PDE) Ad Flow team, you'll drivearchitectural decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver high-impact solutions that generate billions in revenue for Amazon's premier contentplatforms.This is a rare opportunity to shape the foundation of supply-side advertising technology at Amazon scale. You'll tackle some of the mostchallenging problems in ad tech—real-time optimization, distributed systems at massive scale, and intelligent decisioning—while building a teamand culture from the ground up.Key job responsibilitiesWhat You'll Do Own architecture and technical strategy for systems processing billions of ad requests daily Lead cross-team initiatives building scalable solutions for inventory monetization and yield optimization Drive technical excellence through design reviews, code reviews, and engineering best practices Mentor engineers and help them grow their technical skills and careers Partner with product, science, and business teams to translate complex requirements into elegant solutions Make high-judgment decisions on technology choices and system design that impact the organizationWhy This Role Stands Out Define architecture for systems powering advertising across Amazon's fastest-growing content businesses Your decisions influence how millions of customers experience ads and how publishers maximize revenue Shape the engineering culture, practices, and technical direction of a growing organization from the ground up Solve hard problems involving low-latency decisioning, distributed systems, machine learning integration, and real-time optimization Drive initiatives from concept to launch with significant ownership and senior leadership visibility Accelerated career growth with opportunities to influence technology across Amazon AdsIf you're ready to take on significant technical leadership, solve complex problems at scale, and leave your mark on the future of digitaladvertising, let's talk.Basic Qualifications 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamPreferred Qualifications 5+ 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 equivalentAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.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, VA, Arlington - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annuallyCompany - Amazon.com Services LLCJob ID: A10396712