Development Engineer Jobs in New York
Development Engineer jobs in New York are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductors, and advanced materials across experience levels from entry-level to principal engineer. The heaviest hiring activity is in New York City, Long Island, and the Capital Region, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Pfizer maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specializations include process development, systems integration, and product validation engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon is investing heavily in building a world class advertising business and we drive the end-to-end lifecycle of advertiser registration, account management, access controls and ad-product eligibility that are gateway to start using Amazon Ads. These products define how advertisers get started and interact with ad-products across their lifecycle, impacting thousands of partners and millions of advertisers (and growing) globally, with over many registrations a year and millions of users actively engaging today.
You will drive key business metrics that include number of advertisers registered for Amazon Ads, measurement of the registration customer experience (conversion rate, success rate, time to register etc.), and strategic initiatives such as global advertising, new ad-product launches and incremental revenue from onboarding new advertiser segments.
You will build Tier-1 services to handle millions of requests per day, while maintaining response latencies in the milliseconds and meeting strict SLA requirements (high operational standards). You will develop distributed solutions with service oriented architecture to build high performance platforms to service world's largest selection to millions of customers. Our systems and algorithms operate on massive datasets using distributed frameworks. In this role you will design new and rebuild existing solutions for the fast growing scale of the next generation of advertising services. You will have the opportunity to work with Principal engineers and to mentor and grow junior engineers.
You will not merely go through the full software development cycle but more importantly drive appropriate technology choices for the business, lead the way for continuous innovation, and shape the future of e-commerce.
We are a highly motivated, collaborative and fun-loving team building a high growth business. We are entrepreneurial and have a bias for action with a broad mandate to experiment and innovate. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the Amazon vision in the Advertising business.
A successful candidate will have the satisfaction of seeing their work on the Amazon.com website and numerous other websites, where it will be viewed by tens of millions of customers and will drive quantifiable revenue impact, broaden their technical skills and work in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and product innovation. A role with direct impact on the success of advertising at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Autonomously contribute to the team’s software: You deliver working features spanning the full software lifecycle including working backwards from customers, software design, implementation, testing, and deployment, operations, and documentation.
- You coach others on producing high quality code, using processes such as code review as a teaching mechanism. You ensure that when the software fails, the root cause is identified and eliminated with a permanent fix. You ensure the software you produce can be maintained and extended by those not familiar with the code by writing clear documentation and making good design choices.
- You participate in an inclusive, constructive dialogue with other team members and members of closely related teams. You train new team members on how their software is constructed, how it operates, and how it fits into the bigger picture.
About the team
The Account Management team plays an important role in unlocking new business opportunities for Amazon Ads. We operate at scale as anything an advertiser does uses an account and data we provide across a range of high-TPS, low-latency APIs.
We drive key business metrics that include number of advertisers registered for Amazon Ads, measurement of the registration customer experience (conversion rate, success rate, time to register etc.) and strategic initiatives such as initiatives like non-endemic advertising, new ad-product launches (E.g. Sponsored TV), global advertising, Full Funnel+, SMB Display & Video etc.
We are a fun-loving team and enjoy quarterly team outings!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is investing heavily in building a world class advertising business and we drive the end-to-end lifecycle of advertiser registration, account management, access controls and ad-product eligibility that are gateway to start using Amazon Ads. These products define how advertisers get started and interact with ad-products across their lifecycle, impacting thousands of partners and millions of advertisers (and growing) globally, with over many registrations a year and millions of users actively engaging today.
You will drive key business metrics that include number of advertisers registered for Amazon Ads, measurement of the registration customer experience (conversion rate, success rate, time to register etc.), and strategic initiatives such as global advertising, new ad-product launches and incremental revenue from onboarding new advertiser segments.
You will build Tier-1 services to handle millions of requests per day, while maintaining response latencies in the milliseconds and meeting strict SLA requirements (high operational standards). You will develop distributed solutions with service oriented architecture to build high performance platforms to service world's largest selection to millions of customers. Our systems and algorithms operate on massive datasets using distributed frameworks. In this role you will design new and rebuild existing solutions for the fast growing scale of the next generation of advertising services. You will have the opportunity to work with Principal engineers and to mentor and grow junior engineers.
You will not merely go through the full software development cycle but more importantly drive appropriate technology choices for the business, lead the way for continuous innovation, and shape the future of e-commerce.
We are a highly motivated, collaborative and fun-loving team building a high growth business. We are entrepreneurial and have a bias for action with a broad mandate to experiment and innovate. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the Amazon vision in the Advertising business.
A successful candidate will have the satisfaction of seeing their work on the Amazon.com website and numerous other websites, where it will be viewed by tens of millions of customers and will drive quantifiable revenue impact, broaden their technical skills and work in an environment that thrives on creativity, experimentation, and product innovation. A role with direct impact on the success of advertising at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Autonomously contribute to the team’s software: You deliver working features spanning the full software lifecycle including working backwards from customers, software design, implementation, testing, and deployment, operations, and documentation.
- You coach others on producing high quality code, using processes such as code review as a teaching mechanism. You ensure that when the software fails, the root cause is identified and eliminated with a permanent fix. You ensure the software you produce can be maintained and extended by those not familiar with the code by writing clear documentation and making good design choices.
- You participate in an inclusive, constructive dialogue with other team members and members of closely related teams. You train new team members on how their software is constructed, how it operates, and how it fits into the bigger picture.
About the team
The Account Management team plays an important role in unlocking new business opportunities for Amazon Ads. We operate at scale as anything an advertiser does uses an account and data we provide across a range of high-TPS, low-latency APIs.
We drive key business metrics that include number of advertisers registered for Amazon Ads, measurement of the registration customer experience (conversion rate, success rate, time to register etc.) and strategic initiatives such as initiatives like non-endemic advertising, new ad-product launches (E.g. Sponsored TV), global advertising, Full Funnel+, SMB Display & Video etc.
We are a fun-loving team and enjoy quarterly team outings!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon52
- Capgemini14
- EY12
- Genpact12
- Amazon Web Services11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software119
- Consulting & Professional Services58
- Investment & Asset Management30
- Construction & Real Estate19
- Banking & Financial Services18
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline required
- Experience with product development lifecycle from concept through production validation
- Proficiency with CAD or simulation tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, or equivalent software
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability and root cause analysis methodologies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams
- Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred
Development Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development engineer in New York?
Most development engineer roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or materials engineering. New York does not mandate a state-issued Professional Engineer license for most private-sector development engineering roles, though a PE credential from the New York State Education Department strengthens candidacy for senior or client-facing positions. Employers in regulated sectors like aerospace and pharmaceuticals often expect demonstrated project experience alongside the degree.
How much do development engineers make in New York?
Development engineers in New York earn a median of about $129,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,520 for the lowest 10% to over $146,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire development engineers in New York?
Employers hiring development engineers in New York right now include Amazon, Capgemini, and EY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's deep concentration of aerospace, life sciences, and semiconductor firms means demand stays active even outside traditional tech hiring cycles.
Which New York cities have the most development engineer jobs?
New York, Rochester, and Brooklyn account for the largest share of development engineer openings in New York. New York City anchors demand through its pharmaceutical, financial technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors, while Long Island draws heavily from aerospace and defense contractors, and the Capital Region benefits from IBM's presence and the growing semiconductor corridor tied to GlobalFoundries.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Development engineering typically involves hands-on lab work, prototype testing, or manufacturing floor collaboration that requires on-site presence. About 29% of development engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to concentrate in software-adjacent or systems engineering functions where design reviews and documentation can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a development engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship that converts to a full-time offer, and large New York employers including Lockheed Martin and Pfizer run structured new-graduate programs specifically designed for candidates without professional experience. Roles such as test engineer, quality engineer, or manufacturing engineer associate are common lateral entries. A capstone project portfolio, EIT designation from the New York State Education Department, or coursework in industry-specific tools like SolidWorks strengthens an early-career application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to development engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to development engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Long Island, the Capital Region, and other hiring markets throughout the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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