Manager, Software Development, Prime Air (Drone Delivery)

Job Description:

We’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve extreme-scale real world delivery challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!

Were looking for an outstanding Software Engineering Manager who combines superb technical, research, and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively.

You will manage a team of high-performing engineers that build drone services, including implementing the team processes, managing work-streams, planning sprints, grow the team through hiring, and succinctly and accurately report on progress.

Your solutions will enable our next-gen drone to scale to the hundreds of millions with powerful software. Youll collaborate with Principal Engineers to design the system at this scale, and guide the engineers to think big, and help them see around corners by thinking strategically. Your work will directly contribute to the overall success of the program.

You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

This position is available onsite in Seattle, WA.

Key job responsibilities
- Directly manage a team of 6-8 software engineers to design and develop services that support drone integration
- Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and guide the team to meeting them
- Understand program priorities and prioritize your projects accordingly
- Influence and drive operational excellence best practices

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Job Requirements:

- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems 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

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic spanets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic spanet up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic spanet. Pay is based on a number of factors including spanet location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Job Ident #: 2964704

Company Details

Amazon Prime Air

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Seattle, Washington . USA
www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/airplanes

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Job Info

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Amazon Prime Air

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Seattle, Washington . USA
www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/airplanes