Principal Software Engineer, Products and Brands; I​/O; Advertising

Principal Software Engineer, Sponsored Products and Brands (I/O)

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Re‑invent the advertising landscape by leveraging industry‑leading generative AI technologies that revolutionize product discovery and brand engagement. You’ll be at the forefront of developing intelligent solutions that bridge human creativity with artificial intelligence, creating innovative advertising experiences that reshape how millions of customers interact with brands across digital platforms.

• Design and architect scalable, high‑performance software systems that leverage advanced generative AI technologies
• Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to optimize advertising performance and customer insights
• Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and design teams to create seamless, intelligent advertising experiences
• Lead technical design reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineering team members
• Drive strategic technical decisions that shape the future of AI‑powered advertising platforms

The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re‑imagining the advertising landscape through advanced generative AI technologies—revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across  and beyond. 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.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Extensive experience with machine learning and AI development frameworks
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
• Strong understanding of distributed systems architecture
• Demonstrated experience in developing large‑scale, complex software solutions

• PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline
• Deep expertise in generative AI technologies and large language models
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and microservices architecture
• Published research or significant contributions to AI and machine learning conferences
• Background in advertising technology or e‑commerce platforms

USA, CA, Palo Alto – $ – $ USD annually

USA, NY, New York – $ – $ USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington – $ – $ USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle – $ – $ USD annually

Full compensation package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans), employee assistance program, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.