Amazon

Technology

SoftwareDevelopmentManager

$203–275k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Software Development Manager at Amazon. Skills: Generative AI, Software development, Team management. Lead development engineers. Define product vision”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver real business value; Impact end customer experience

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solver; Tackle complex technical challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years engineering team management, 7+ years working directly within engineering teams, 3+ years designing or architecting systems, 8+ years leading definition and development of multi tier web services, Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, Experience partnering with product or program management teams

Nice to Have

Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership, Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers

What You'll Do.

Lead development engineers

Define product vision

Execute on product vision

Collaborate with applied scientists

Collaborate with product managers

Collaborate with technical specialists

Collaborate with principals

Lead overall development life cycle

Manage complex projects

Coordinate technical design

Develop technical approach

Assure designs meet requirements

Deliver high-quality work

Track external commitments

Monitor production services

Foster career development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across roles; Collaborate with applied scientists; Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with technical specialists; Collaborate with principals

Communication Scope

Describe software product features; Describe technical designs; Describe product strategy

Process & Methodology

Prioritize projects, Plan projects, Manage partners, Track commitments

Full Job Description

The Amazon Quick team is looking for an exceptional Software Development Manager for a strategic new initiative. Amazon Quick is a generative AI–powered assistant that can answer questions, provide summaries, generate content, and securely complete tasks based on data and information in your enterprise systems. It empowers users to be more creative, data-driven, efficient, prepared, and productive. This is an exciting opportunity to innovate, work backwards from our customers, and be at the forefront of generative-AI powered innovation. We are looking for a Software Development Manager who is a creative problem-solver, thrives in a start-up like environment and is energized by tackling complex technical challenges to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Our team collaborates closely across roles to rapidly build, test and iterate as we create an AI solution that delivers real business value. Join our innovative team to leave your mark on the next generation of AI. Key job responsibilities As a Software Development Manager, you'll lead an elite team of development engineers to define, drive and execute on our product vision. You will invent and ship software that directly impacts our end customer experience. You'll develop your team of highly motivated and talented builders who can collaborate with applied scientists, product managers, technical specialists, and principals across the company. Responsibilities - You'll lead the overall development life cycle of software solutions and manage complex projects with significant impact. - Coordinate with your senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for product development. - Assure that your team's designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules. - Prioritize, plan projects and features, manage partners, and track external commitments. - Monitor operation of production services to ensure Operational Excellence. - Foster the career development of your direct

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