Software Dev Manager, Marketing Measurement

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon's advertising measurement and optimization team seeks a Software Development Manager. We are working on pioneering measurement approaches to close the loop and drive efficiency for marketing activities. We build quantitative analysis and machine learning models to measure, study and optimize the dollar spend on marketing activities.

As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the second generation our measurement platform. In addition you will raise the bar on an already well developed set of analytic frameworks that drive decisions across multiple marketing channels. You will be responsible for people management for a 2-pizza team consisting of SDEs, DEs and BIE(s).

Your team will be designing analytic applications that capture data from disparate sources, draw econometric inferences from statistical algorithms and drive optimal decision making. You will apply your expertise to build software capable of attributing consumer activity to marketing campaigns. You will partner with the best technology solution providers at Amazon and help to develop a world class analytic software. You will be expected to be a technical product owner for this software.

Your team will be expected to:
· Design systems that extract and process volumes of disparate data using a variety of econometric and machine learning approaches using libraries in R, STATA. These systems should be designed to scale with exponential growth in data and run continuously.
· Leverage knowledge of advanced software system and algorithm development to build our measurement and optimization engine.
· Understand system inter-dependencies and limitations as well as analytic inter-dependencies to build efficient solutions.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years professional experience in software development management
8+ years experience in leading software delivery via a team following agile development processes.
Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, high-quality systems
2+ years professional experience in people management including hiring and growing people.
Ability to solve complex technical problems and design robust, scalable solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical discussions
Proven leadership and teamwork skills