Job Description

Location: Flexible | Team: Security, Data, and Engineering Excellence

Do you have a passion for building world-class engineering teams, architecting transformative solutions, and shaping the future of security risk management? We're seeking an exceptional Software Development Manager to lead our Strategic Risk Insights (SRI) team in creating innovative platforms powered by AWS technologies and Generative AI.

This role is your opportunity to shape how Amazon safeguards trust and drives innovation across its global operations. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership, technical strategy, and cutting-edge technology, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Own

Inspire & Lead

• Guide, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and career growth.
• Partner with product and program leaders to define roadmaps that align business goals with innovative technical solutions.

Build Cutting-Edge Solutions

• Drive the design and development of cloud-native, multi-tier web services and advanced data engineering solutions.
• Leverage the power of Generative AI and AWS technologies to redefine security risk insights at scale.

Set Technical Strategy

• Shape the team’s architectural direction, ensuring scalability, performance, and security are at the core of every solution.
• Oversee the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines, agile development practices, and cloud infrastructure.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Balance new feature development with platform stability, prioritizing operational excellence and technical debt management.
• Stay ahead of the curve by integrating emerging technologies and continuously improving engineering processes.

Who You Are

Your Leadership Strengths

• Visionary Leadership: Proven ability to define and communicate a clear technical strategy while inspiring and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Empathetic Mentor: Experience recruiting, hiring, and mentoring engineering talent, empowering them to grow and thrive.
• Collaborative Partner: Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with technical teams, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.

Your Technical Prowess

• Engineering Expertise: 7+ years of engineering experience with a focus on multi-tier web services and cloud-based solutions.
• Technical Leadership: 3+ years of managing high-performing engineering teams and leading complex technical initiatives.
• AWS Mastery: Deep experience leveraging AWS services and cloud-native architectures to build scalable solutions.
• Generative AI Innovator: Familiarity with AI-driven technologies, including their application to enhance data insights and security management.
• Best Practices Champion: Strong knowledge of coding standards, testing protocols, code reviews, and DevOps principles.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading the definition and execution of high-impact technical strategies.

Why Join Amazon Security?

Impact at Scale

• At Amazon, security is the backbone of customer trust and innovation. As part of the SRI team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver security insights for a global enterprise.

Culture of Inclusion

• Diversity isn’t just celebrated—it’s essential to how we solve complex challenges. We welcome diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences to drive innovation.

Work-Life Balance

• Achieving success at work shouldn’t come at the expense of sacrifices at home. Flexibility and support are baked into our culture.

Unparalleled Growth Opportunities

• With access to Amazon’s vast resources, tools, and training, you’ll have endless opportunities to advance your skills and career.