Amazon
Software Development Manager, Prime Video Content Localization and Accessibility
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Software Development Manager, Prime Video Content Localization and Accessibility
Shape the Future of Global Entertainment at Prime Video
Join the team that's revolutionizing how millions experience entertainment worldwide. Prime Video stands at the forefront of streaming innovation, delivering premium content—from blockbuster movies and award‑winning originals to Thursday Night Football—across 200+ territories and thousands of device types.
Your Impact
As part of our Content Localization & Accessibility team, you'll drive our mission to ensure every viewer, regardless of language or ability, can fully enjoy Prime Video from day one. With our ambitious goal of reaching 100 million new international customers, your work will directly impact how millions of people around the world experience entertainment.
The Challenge
Revolutionizing traditional localization processes that typically take weeks and significant resources
Supporting 32 UI languages across our vast catalog
Leading the industry in accessibility features, including our innovative Dialogue Boost technology
Meeting and exceeding evolving global regulatory requirements for accessible content
The Opportunity
Developing state‑of‑the‑art GenAI solutions for automated content localization
Building intelligent supply‑chain automation systems
Creating sophisticated workflow management tools
Optimizing human‑in‑the‑loop processes for maximum efficiency and quality
Join us in making Prime Video the world's most inclusive and accessible streaming platform, where technology breaks down language barriers and ensures entertainment is truly for everyone.
Key job responsibilities Technical Leadership
Drive technical vision and architecture for Prime Video's localization and accessibility platforms
Lead development of AI/ML‑powered content processing systems at global scale
Make strategic build‑vs‑buy decisions balancing cost, scalability, and maintenance
Design and implement robust monitoring and quality control systems
People Leadership
Build and mentor a high‑performing engineering team
Drive hiring, career development, and foster an inclusive team culture
Manage team resources and delivery commitments
Champion Amazon's Leadership Principles
Innovation & Execution
Oversee development of automated solutions for content localization and accessibility
Lead integration of GenAI technologies into production workflows
Partner with Product and Business teams to define and execute strategy
Drive continuous improvement in processing efficiency and quality
Basic Qualifications
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
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
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
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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Join the team that's revolutionizing how millions experience entertainment worldwide. Prime Video stands at the forefront of streaming innovation, delivering premium content—from blockbuster movies and award‑winning originals to Thursday Night Football—across 200+ territories and thousands of device types.
Your Impact
As part of our Content Localization & Accessibility team, you'll drive our mission to ensure every viewer, regardless of language or ability, can fully enjoy Prime Video from day one. With our ambitious goal of reaching 100 million new international customers, your work will directly impact how millions of people around the world experience entertainment.
The Challenge
Revolutionizing traditional localization processes that typically take weeks and significant resources
Supporting 32 UI languages across our vast catalog
Leading the industry in accessibility features, including our innovative Dialogue Boost technology
Meeting and exceeding evolving global regulatory requirements for accessible content
The Opportunity
Developing state‑of‑the‑art GenAI solutions for automated content localization
Building intelligent supply‑chain automation systems
Creating sophisticated workflow management tools
Optimizing human‑in‑the‑loop processes for maximum efficiency and quality
Join us in making Prime Video the world's most inclusive and accessible streaming platform, where technology breaks down language barriers and ensures entertainment is truly for everyone.
Key job responsibilities Technical Leadership
Drive technical vision and architecture for Prime Video's localization and accessibility platforms
Lead development of AI/ML‑powered content processing systems at global scale
Make strategic build‑vs‑buy decisions balancing cost, scalability, and maintenance
Design and implement robust monitoring and quality control systems
People Leadership
Build and mentor a high‑performing engineering team
Drive hiring, career development, and foster an inclusive team culture
Manage team resources and delivery commitments
Champion Amazon's Leadership Principles
Innovation & Execution
Oversee development of automated solutions for content localization and accessibility
Lead integration of GenAI technologies into production workflows
Partner with Product and Business teams to define and execute strategy
Drive continuous improvement in processing efficiency and quality
Basic Qualifications
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
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
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
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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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