Software Development Manager, Edge Tech

Ready to redefine how world-class software gets built Join the Automation and Infrastructure team within EDGE Techthe engineering force behind Fire TV Echo Show Echo Dot and the next wave of devices millions love every day. Were looking for a visionary Software Development Manager who doesnt just lead teams but transforms how teams this role you wont simply adopt AI toolsyoull pioneer the strategies that reshape software development itself accelerating delivery scaling innovation across multiple engineering teams and unlocking whats next for Amazon Devices.

This is more than a management roleits a chance to shape the future. Youll serve as the strategic site leader uniting all co-located engineers across reporting lines drive domain expansion into emerging frontiers like Audio technology and influence site-level hiring to build a true center of excellence. Youll foster unprecedented cross-team collaboration connect every engineer to Amazons broader mission and own the long-term technical vision that positions your site as a magnet for top talent. If youre energized by scale ambiguity and bold technical betsand you believe great leadership multiplies great engineeringwe want to meet you. Come build whats next.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Software Development Manager III

- Define and execute AI strategy for software development processes identifying opportunities where AI accelerates engineering workflows piloting innovative tools and practices and scaling successful innovations across multiple engineering teams to drive measurable productivity gains.

- Lead the design implementation and delivery of large-scale business-critical software systems while providing technical leadership and architectural oversight for complex engineering challenges ensuring solutions are scalable maintainable and aligned with long-term organizational goals.

- Serve as on-site cultural anchor and strategic leader for all co-located engineers regardless of reporting structure fostering cross-team collaboration building a strong engineering community and representing the site in global technical forums and leadership discussions.

- Drive team and cross-team goal setting by working backwards from customer problems contributing to strategic organizational planning processes and influencing product roadmaps through technical insights that balance innovation with delivery commitments.

- Build and nurture high-performing engineering teams through effective hiring mentoring performance management and career development while establishing sustainable team structures clear ownership models and operational excellence practices that deliver consistently without requiring constant oversight.

A day in the life
Your day combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement. Youll engage in people management activitiescoaching direct reports conducting one-on-ones and fostering team development. Youll also participate in priority alignment meetings where you collaborate with stakeholders to balance competing demands and drive consensus on technical direction. Additionally youll lead technical deep-dives leveraging your engineering expertise to review architectural decisions challenge assumptions and guide complex problem-solving sessions that span multiple teams.

About the team
Join Amazon Devices Hardwares Technology and Architecture team which builds core technology powering Fire TV Echo Show Echo Dot and other devices used by millions daily. Were passionate technologists tackling complex engineering challenges at massive scale while upholding high standards of quality and innovation. As we expand into new domains like Audio technology were seeking talented software engineering leaders who share our vision of creating transformative customer experiences through exceptional technology.

- 7 years of engineering experience
- 3 years of engineering team management 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 designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

- 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
- Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field

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