Software Dev Engineer III, FTV Content & Advertising

Description Do you want to re-invent how millions of people consume video content on their TVs, Tablets and Alexa? We are building a cutting edge & free to watch streaming service called Fire TV Channels ( Our goal is to provide customers with a delightful and personalized experience for consuming content across News, Sports, Cooking, Gaming, Entertainment, Lifestyle and more. You will work closely with engineering and product stakeholders to realize our ambitious product vision. You will get to work with Generative AI and other state of the art technologies to help build solutions from the ground up. You will be in the driver's seat to present customers with content they will love. Key job responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and UX, to design and build exceptional customer experiences that drive revenue for our content partners. • Tackle highly ambiguous problems, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and deliver innovative solutions. • Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and robust systems in a multi-tiered, distributed environment. • Demonstrate deep expertise in streaming audio/video technology, software architecture, and technical trade-off decision-making. • Lead the engineering team in solving difficult problems, establishing best practices, and improving delivery speed. • Analyze data, identify and triage revenue-impacting issues, and partner with data scientists to measure feature impact and iterate quickly. • Mentor and develop other engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers. A day in the life As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers in designing and developing data ingestion, data management, data vending solutions for the fast-growing Fire TV Channels app. You will work closely with stakeholders across multiple organizations to influence product decisions, deliver delightful user experiences, and drive business value. You will launch quickly, utilize data to rapidly iterate, and see the immediate impact of your work on millions of Fire TV and Alexa devices. Prepare to tackle complex, ambiguous problems and have fun doing it! About the team We help hundreds of millions of people around the world relax, be entertained, and make their lives easier by developing compelling products and features. Our success creates monetization opportunities that help Amazon lower prices and drive device flywheels. The combined organization focuses on initiatives ranging from device sales, go-to-market (GTM), data science and business intelligence, display and video advertising products, monetization strategies, engagement, partner marketing, and international expansion. Basic Qualifications 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 7+ 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 team Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2024-11-05