Software Development Engineer – Amazon – Toronto, ON

The Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) team in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a talented Software Development Engineer to help build one of the most technically ambitious advertising analytics platforms in the industry. If you’re drawn to working at the intersection of massive-scale data systems, cloud-native development, and privacy-safe analytics, this role puts you right at the centre of it all.

This is a rare opportunity to operate within a start-up environment backed by the full resources of Amazon. The AMC team ingests billions of behavioural signals daily, building secure infrastructure that helps advertisers make smarter, data-driven decisions across their cross-channel marketing investments. You’ll work across exciting domains — from streaming systems at massive scale to machine learning pipelines — using technologies like ReactJS, Kotlin, and native AWS.

About the Role: Software Development Engineer

As a member of the AMC engineering team, you’ll own the full software development lifecycle — from system design and implementation through to testing, deployment, and production maintenance. Your work will directly power the services that enable AMC to scale, contributing high-quality code to critical system components while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers.

This position values solid computer science fundamentals and a demonstrated track record of building production-quality software systems over deep expertise in any single domain. You’ll have the opportunity to drive engineering excellence, contribute to architecture decisions, and stay ahead of advancements in cloud technologies — all in a multi-year greenfield product environment with direct customer exposure.

Benefits and Salary

This role comes with a base salary range of $114,800 to $191,800 CAD annually for the Toronto location. As part of Amazon’s total compensation approach, the package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support health and well-being.

Responsibilities

In this role, your day-to-day will be focused on building and maintaining the scalable services that power Amazon Marketing Cloud at enterprise scale. From designing distributed systems to writing production-ready code, you’ll be expected to take end-to-end ownership of your work and contribute meaningfully to the team’s technical direction.

• Design and build robust, scalable software systems that enhance product experiences in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Own the complete lifecycle of software development and deployment, including system design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production services
• Develop automated solutions for complex technical challenges including distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, and user-facing applications
• Write high-quality code that ensures engineering excellence in performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate software solutions and drive data-driven optimization of product metrics
• Contribute technical insights to team discussions and help drive innovation in system architecture and development methodologies
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that align with product objectives and user needs
• Create technical documentation and communicate system designs and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards that promote code quality and team effectiveness

Requirements / Skills

Amazon is looking for a motivated software engineer with strong computer science fundamentals and a passion for building software at scale. You don’t need to be an expert in every technology the team uses — what matters most is your problem-solving ability, your commitment to quality, and your drive to deliver meaningful impact in a fast-moving environment.

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship), with a solid foundation in computer science principles
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, with the ability to write clean, maintainable production code
• Full software development lifecycle experience including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to simplify complex challenges and communicate solutions clearly

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to visit the official Amazon job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your most relevant software development experience before submitting.

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