Join Amazon Ads' Demographic Targeting team as a Software Development Manager and shape the future of how advertisers connect with audiences worldwide! Our team enables advertisers to effectively reach their target demographics across Amazon's global advertising ecosystem, supporting 350+ demographic audiences across 17 international marketplaces.
In Demographic Targeting, our mission is to enable advertisers with demographic intelligence across the entire campaign lifecycle; from planning and activation to measurement. Our services connect demographic data for supply and demand by decorating bid requests with demographic attributes and making them available to downstream services like planning, targeting and reporting.
We're looking for a passionate engineering leader to drive innovation in our machine learning-powered demographic prediction systems. You'll lead a talented team developing solutions that combine first-party Amazon insights with advanced modeling techniques to provide industry-leading demographic targeting capabilities. Your team's work will directly impact advertising effectiveness on platforms like Prime Video, helping global brands deliver more relevant ads to their intended audiences.
As we expand into new markets and enhance our real-time audience intelligence systems, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges at massive scale while working with cross-functional teams across Amazon's advertising organization. If you're excited about building the next generation of advertising technology that balances precision targeting with customer privacy, come help us revolutionize how brands connect with their audiences!
Key job responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Guide architectural decisions and technical direction for scalable software systems
- Establish quality standards and metrics for service health and customer impact
- Review and provide feedback on technical designs and implementation approaches
- Drive operational excellence and system reliability
People Management
- Build and develop high-performing engineering teams through hiring, coaching, and career development
- Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations
- Create an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration
- Foster a culture aligned with Amazon's Leadership Principles
Strategic Execution
- Own technical roadmap and strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Drive project delivery through clear prioritization and risk management
- Make data-driven decisions balancing tactical needs against strategic goals
- Partner effectively with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders
Business Impact
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions that scale
- Identify and execute opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Own end-to-end delivery of customer-facing features and services
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and operational metrics
