Software Development Manager, Amazon Linux

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon Web Services Development Center Germany GmbH in Dresden, Germany, is seeking an experienced people manager to lead the Amazon Linux Team. You will guide a team of engineers to design, develop, test, and operate services and components for Amazon Linux, AWS's flagship Linux distribution.

You will hire and mentor a high-performing team, shape the product roadmap with cross-functional partners, and drive high-quality, scalable software across the lifecycle.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Linux.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience leading or developing high-quality, enterprise-scale software products using a structured system development lifecycle.
• Experience delivering design solutions for large-scale, complex projects.
• Knowledge of engineering practices across the full software/hardware/networks lifecycle (coding standards, reviews, source control, build, testing, live-site operations).

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of 9+ engineers, driving project execution and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to shape the product roadmap and prioritize development initiatives.
• Drive the development and enhancement of Amazon Linux, focusing on high quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to resolve complex technical challenges and align product and services with customer needs.
• Hire and develop the team, delivering responsibilities through others.
• Manage team performance, provide guidance, and mentor team members.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Linux

Team leadership

SDLC experience

Enterprise software

Coding standards

Jobbeschreibung

Build the future of Linux at Amazon with the Amazon Linux Team in Dresden, Germany. As an experienced people manager passionate about Linux, you will lead a team of engineers to design, develop, test, and operate services and components for Amazon Linux, the flagship Linux distribution of AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 9+ engineers, driving project execution and ensuring timely delivery of commitments.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to shape the product roadmap and prioritize development initiatives.
• Drive the development and enhancement of Amazon Linux, focusing on high quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Foster cross‑team collaboration to resolve complex technical challenges and align product and services with customer needs.
• Hire and develop the team, delivering responsibilities through others.
• Manage team performance, provide guidance, and mentor team members.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Linux.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high‑performing technical teams.
• Experience leading or developing high‑quality, enterprise‑scale software products using a structured system development lifecycle.
• Experience delivering design solutions for large‑scope, complex projects.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns across the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live‑site operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy.
• Experience working with end‑user or developer communities.
• Experience delivering products in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplined, distributed‑responsibility, and often ambiguous environment.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates whose backgrounds and experiences may differ from traditional paths. The role is gender inclusive (m/w/d).

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodations, please visit Amazon's accommodations page.

Company – Amazon Web Services Development Center Germany GmbH

Job ID: A10457234