--- title: Software Development Engineer at Amazon in Seattle, WA description: Amazon is hiring for the Software Development Engineer role in Seattle, WA. Pays $143.7K–$194.4K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-development-engineer-at-amazon-01a156dc-e50f-736a-9baa-41dba80cb76b date: 2026-10-20T01:23:25Z og_description: Join Amazon as Software Development Engineer in Seattle, WA. Pays $143.7K–$194.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/s59rdb.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $143.7K/yr - $194.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Description Sponsored Products powers billions of ad impressions and millions of clicks daily across Amazon — and the Off-Search team is building the next generation of ad experiences beyond Search. You'll design and deliver systems spanning ad retrieval, ad allocation, whole-page relevance, and personalized recommendations across surfaces like product detail pages, the homepage, and store-in-store pages, leveraging Generative AI and Large Language Models to transform how tens of millions of shoppers discover products. The Off-Search team within Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) operates full stack — from backend ads-retail edge services and ad auctions to shopper-facing experiences. We partner closely with Stores stakeholders to expand SP across Amazon-owned and -operated pages, delivering context-aware advertising that adapts to shopper preferences, scales across diverse page types, and integrates seamlessly with organic recommendations like new arrivals, basket-building content, and fast-delivery options. Key job responsibilities \- Design and develop hyper-scale online systems, offline data pipelines, and ML infrastructure that power ad retrieval, allocation, and whole-page relevance across non-Search surfaces \- Deliver features end to end — from system design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational excellence \- Leverage Generative AI and Large Language Models to build personalized, contextually aware ad experiences that blend seamlessly with organic shopping content \- Design globally scalable solutions that evolve toward the right long-term architecture while delivering iterative value to customers \- Collaborate with scientists, product managers, and Stores stakeholders to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions \- Contribute across the full stack — backend services, data pipelines, and shopper-facing experiences — broadening your technical skills in a creative, experimental environment \- Mentor peers through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharing A day in the life As an SDE on the Off-Search team, you'll build systems at the intersection of advertising and shopping — designing ad retrieval and allocation pipelines, applying GenAI to transform recommendation quality, and shipping features that are immediately visible on Amazon.com to tens of millions of customers. You'll work in an environment with a broad mandate to experiment, no legacy system constraints, and direct line of sight to quantifiable revenue impact. About the team The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through novel GenAI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace ecosystem. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising. ## 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 \- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience \- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience \- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience \- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ## 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 Amazon 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 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. 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USA, WA, SEATTLE - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually ## Skills - Object-Oriented Design - C# - Perl - Coding Standards - Systems Design - Software Deployment - Code Review - Software Design Patterns - Software Development - Software Development Life Cycle - Generative AI - Embedded Systems - C++ - Large Language Models (Llm) - Design Review - Computer Science - Version Control - Operational Excellence - Generative AI Foundations - Java - Business Requirements - Data Pipeline ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70880 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62858 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23545 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17685 jobs ## Related pages - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70880 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62858 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23545 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17685 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)