Amazon
Software Development Manager, Alexa Hybrid Engine
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Alexa is the voice‑controlled personal assistant behind Amazon Echo, loved by millions of customers around the world. We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the team that seeks to provide seamless experiences for customers with Alexa in the car.
As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and launch of core product features, which will impact millions of Alexa customers globally. You will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping define these product features, driving the system architecture, and spearheading the best practices that enable millions of customers to interact with Alexa on a daily basis.
You are excited about new research and development and have successfully delivered new features and products. You can communicate effectively on complex technical issues, product vision, and team direction. You are a committed people leader, supporting, advocating for, and creating opportunities for development for your team. You foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and opinions are valued. Creating reliable, scalable, and high‑performance products requires exceptional technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, and practical experience building low‑level solutions.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams
3+ years of designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi‑tier web services
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network 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
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 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.
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As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and launch of core product features, which will impact millions of Alexa customers globally. You will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping define these product features, driving the system architecture, and spearheading the best practices that enable millions of customers to interact with Alexa on a daily basis.
You are excited about new research and development and have successfully delivered new features and products. You can communicate effectively on complex technical issues, product vision, and team direction. You are a committed people leader, supporting, advocating for, and creating opportunities for development for your team. You foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and opinions are valued. Creating reliable, scalable, and high‑performance products requires exceptional technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, and practical experience building low‑level solutions.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams
3+ years of designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi‑tier web services
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network 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
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 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.
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