Software Development Manager, Internet Edge Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you passionate about building globally distributed software to that operates at AWSs internet edge and beyond Amazon Web Services Internet Edge Services organization is reimagining how the internets edge operates through innovative software solutions. As a Software Development Manager youll work on AWSs global network to build and operate global decision-making traffic optimization solutions unlock new use cases and deliver network experiences that delight our customers.

In this role you will lead a team of software development engineers to understand requirements and extend platforms that support software-defined networks (SDN). You are joining a high performing team interacting closely with other engineering teams across USA and Australia.


Key job responsibilities
Lead an established high performing team to identify opportunities and deliver software defined traffic engineering solutions for AWSs internet edge networks leveraging your software background.

Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing indistinguishable from perfect global network at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Youll experience and contribute to an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


A day in the life
- Manage sprint planning for your in-flight projects.
- Prepare a project report for Director level review.
- Review a high level solution design and coordinate its review with key stakeholders.
- Lead a review of operational metrics to ensure continued improvement in the security availability and effectiveness of services you own.
- Drive process and software improvements across the space
- Ensure your software engineers have a clear list of goals and projects to deliver and handle escalations from director level down

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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- 3 years of engineering team management experience
- 7 years of engineering experience
- 8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

- Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior leadership to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting hiring mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective product software engineers

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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

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