Software Development Manager, Amazon Robotics

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 171,400 - 286,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team building edge and cloud services for workcell infrastructure. You will mentor engineers, partner with product teams, and drive multi-tier web services critical to robotic workcell operations.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering resilient, scalable infrastructure across global facilities. Strong cloud/edge experience and lifecycle maturity are essential.

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.
• 3+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience.
• 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience.
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience.
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience.
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, coaching, and growth opportunities to help them advance their technical skills and impact
• Partner with product and program management teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical strategies and roadmaps
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of multi-tier web services and edge solutions that support robotic workcell operations
• Establish and maintain engineering practices and standards across your team, including code reviews, testing, certification processes, and operational excellence
• Communicate technical designs, product features, and strategic direction to stakeholders across engineering, product, and senior leadership

Skills

Engineering leadership

Distributed systems

Multi-tier web services

Software lifecycle

Product mgmt collaboration

Java/C#/C++ experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Job description

Lead the development of infrastructure technology that powers automation across Amazon's fulfillment operations globally. In this role, you'll manage teams building edge and cloud services that enable seamless integration and coordination of robotics and smart devices at scale, solving complex challenges in robotic systems coordination and infrastructure resilience.

As a Software Development Manager on the Workcell Infrastructure Services team in Boston, you'll oversee the development of critical systems that control and operate robotic equipment across our facilities. Your day involves partnering with engineering teams to design and implement solutions for edge networking, cloud configuration services, and hardware integration. You'll participate in technical discussions about system architecture, review code and design selections with your team, and work cross-functionally with other technical groups to ensure our services meet the needs of teams building flexible and resilient robotic systems. You'll also spend time mentoring engineers, identifying growth opportunities, and fostering an environment where your team can do their best work.

We are a partnership focused group of engineers and technical guides passionate about applying advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems. Our team builds the foundational technology that allows Amazon to quickly and efficiently integrate, control, and operate all types of robotics and machine automation equipment. We work across multiple technical domains—from arm-based hardware images to edge networking solutions to cloud services—and we partner closely with teams throughout Amazon who depend on our infrastructure. We're focused on creating systems that are flexible, resilient, and safe. You'll interact with colleagues across multiple technical domains and work alongside product and program management teams who depend on the infrastructure we build.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, coaching, and growth opportunities to help them advance their technical skills and impact
• Partner with product and program management teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical strategies and roadmaps
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of multi-tier web services and edge solutions that support robotic workcell operations
• Establish and maintain engineering practices and standards across your team, including code reviews, testing, certification processes, and operational excellence
• Communicate technical designs, product features, and strategic direction to stakeholders across engineering, product, and senior leadership

A Day in the Life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

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
• 3+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience
• 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 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

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 171,400.00 - 286,200.00 CAD annually