Description Amazon Managed Compute Runtimes (MCR) is looking for a Manager of software development to lead the development of Amazon's next generation Compute platforms used to implement and drive distributed processes and systems for various Amazon's business including Amazon retail websites, Kindle, Amazon instant video, Amazon subsidiaries and more. As a leader you will be responsible for leading a group of software engineers. Your group will develop the technology behind the multi-tenant hosted workflow management platform that powers thousands of mission-critical workflow applications across Amazon's businesses, and innovate on behalf of Amazon businesses to redefine how broader compute and orchestration use cases are designed, implemented, and operated. As the ideal candidate you will be experienced in managing a multi-discipline, multi-site organization of software engineers, and technical program managers. You will have a proven track record of shipping complex software solutions through an agile methodology. You will have the ability to dive deep into the understanding of problems in order to help your team make the right technical decisions for the product and the business. You will have a proven track record of managing and developing the career of your direct report. You will also be a strong communicator and will have proven abilities in managing through ambiguous situations. Specific responsibilities include the following: - Manage your group of engineers and managers into a highly performing engineering organization. - Define and drive your long term product strategy based on your relationships with key customers and technology partners. - Architect and deliver Amazon's next-generation compute/orchestration technology to help solve increasingly complex needs of Amazon's businesses. Basic Qualifications - 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 and program management teams - Experience working directly within engineering teams Preferred Qualifications - 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter. The base salary for this position ranges from $171,400/year up to $286,200/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.