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Software Development Manager, Prime Video Sports Availability
Amazon Jobs, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Love sports? Want to change the world? Prime Video is re-inventing the live sports experience by merging high-quality live streaming, immersive interactive features, and exclusive access to some of the world’s most loved sports properties. We partner with leagues and events such as the NFL, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Roland-Garros (French Open), and the US Open. We operate at scale to deliver compelling new experiences to customers every day, aiming for speed, quality, availability, and reliability. With AI as a transformative force, we are exploring predictive analytics, automated defect analysis and mitigation, and automated operations to unlock new opportunities in our solutions. If this sounds like the type of experience you’d like to help build, apply here and let’s chat.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly talented Software Development Manager to build fast, scalable, robust systems that crystallize and execute this vision. The candidate should be a hands-on technical manager who sets a high bar for all phases of the software development life cycle, while hiring, coaching, developing, and growing a team of engineers. We value insatiable curiosity and a desire to learn, and we seek someone who can build and nurture an AI-native engineering team capable of leveraging emerging AI technologies. Your ability to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability will be key as we integrate AI throughout our engineering practices.
Key job responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers, including projects, performance, and career growth Communicate project roadmaps with your team, management, and principal stakeholders Work with peer managers to scope and estimate development effort Facilitate systems design, architecture, and scaling discussions Advocate for the right outcomes with data, conviction, and diplomacy Deliver innovative customer experiences for worldwide customers Hire and mentor highly talented engineers
A day in the life
Interact with leaders from product and other partner tech teams to conceptualize, scope, and plan delivery Manage project planning, task breakdown, delivery, and track status with your team Communicate delivery status to stakeholders Contribute to the vision, goals, and technical strategy in alignment with customer needs and market opportunities Mentor engineers, provide leadership on complex technical issues, design trade-offs, and feature and schedule prioritization Innovate on behalf of the customer
About the team
We value diversity, respect, and inclusiveness. We enjoy mentoring and helping each other grow. Our technology choices and designs are driven by engineers, not handed down from above. We have significant input into what goes into our product and can pitch ideas up the chain.
Qualifications
3+ years of engineering team management experience 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, scaling) of new and existing systems 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services 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 live-site operations Experience partnering with product or program management teams Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe features, designs, and product strategy Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing teams of Software Engineers
EEO and benefits
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 markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total 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.
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Love sports? Want to change the world? Prime Video is re-inventing the live sports experience by merging high-quality live streaming, immersive interactive features, and exclusive access to some of the world’s most loved sports properties. We partner with leagues and events such as the NFL, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Roland-Garros (French Open), and the US Open. We operate at scale to deliver compelling new experiences to customers every day, aiming for speed, quality, availability, and reliability. With AI as a transformative force, we are exploring predictive analytics, automated defect analysis and mitigation, and automated operations to unlock new opportunities in our solutions. If this sounds like the type of experience you’d like to help build, apply here and let’s chat.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly talented Software Development Manager to build fast, scalable, robust systems that crystallize and execute this vision. The candidate should be a hands-on technical manager who sets a high bar for all phases of the software development life cycle, while hiring, coaching, developing, and growing a team of engineers. We value insatiable curiosity and a desire to learn, and we seek someone who can build and nurture an AI-native engineering team capable of leveraging emerging AI technologies. Your ability to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability will be key as we integrate AI throughout our engineering practices.
Key job responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers, including projects, performance, and career growth Communicate project roadmaps with your team, management, and principal stakeholders Work with peer managers to scope and estimate development effort Facilitate systems design, architecture, and scaling discussions Advocate for the right outcomes with data, conviction, and diplomacy Deliver innovative customer experiences for worldwide customers Hire and mentor highly talented engineers
A day in the life
Interact with leaders from product and other partner tech teams to conceptualize, scope, and plan delivery Manage project planning, task breakdown, delivery, and track status with your team Communicate delivery status to stakeholders Contribute to the vision, goals, and technical strategy in alignment with customer needs and market opportunities Mentor engineers, provide leadership on complex technical issues, design trade-offs, and feature and schedule prioritization Innovate on behalf of the customer
About the team
We value diversity, respect, and inclusiveness. We enjoy mentoring and helping each other grow. Our technology choices and designs are driven by engineers, not handed down from above. We have significant input into what goes into our product and can pitch ideas up the chain.
Qualifications
3+ years of engineering team management experience 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, scaling) of new and existing systems 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services 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 live-site operations Experience partnering with product or program management teams Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe features, designs, and product strategy Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing teams of Software Engineers
EEO and benefits
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 markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total 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.
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