Sr. Manager, Software Development, EC2 Accelerated Nitro

Sr. Manager, Software Development, EC2 Accelerated Nitro

DESCRIPTION

EC2 Accelerated Nitro seeks an experienced Senior Manager of Software Development to lead multiple engineering teams with strategic business impact. Our ambitious roadmap presents opportunities to solve sophisticated challenges that enhance the customer experience.

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the optimization and innovation of our EC2 platforms through technical expertise. Your ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable communications will be essential, as you develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans while ensuring team performance. Success in this position requires developing managers and engineers, with a focus on delivering scalable, reliable solutions.

You will establish an effective organization by articulating a compelling vision and fostering innovation that delights customers. Your hands-on leadership approach will encompass daily operations management, customer engagement, and strategic planning. Working closely with Principal Engineers, Product Managers, and engineering teams across multiple locations and time zones, you will shape our technological roadmap while managing both hardware and software components. Your influence will extend to partnering organizations through reasoned discourse and collaborative problem-solving.

The role requires a technical foundation in operating systems and software development, combined with refined skills in product planning and program management. Your demonstrated excellence in operations and communication abilities will be crucial in building lasting relationships with both leadership and customers.

We seek an individual who demonstrates strategic agility and sound judgment in delivering results through thoughtful prioritization and resource allocation. Your approach should balance meeting leadership expectations while supporting the technical vision of principal engineers.

This opportunity is ideal for a leader who values innovation and meaningful impact. Success requires experience in managing complex projects, ability to forge cross-functional partnerships, and enthusiasm for solving multifaceted technical challenges. You will work with advanced technologies and diverse stakeholders while shaping significant outcomes in cloud computing.

If you are energized by continuous learning, skilled at managing multiple priorities, and flourish in a fast-paced environment that values initiative and problem-solving, we welcome your interest in joining our team.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic vision aligned with business objectives, ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery of commitments
• Build and maintain strategic relationships across global teams, coordinating technical initiatives and driving collaborative solutions
• Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to define and implement technical roadmaps that drive innovation and customer value
• Establish trust with leadership and customers through precise, timely communication that balances technical depth with business context
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through effective incident management and on-call processes, ensuring system resilience and reliability
• Lead the development of hypervisor technologies while building organizational capability through strategic hiring, mentoring, and talent development
• Evaluate and translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable solutions, effectively communicating risks and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive organizational influence through technical expertise and collaborative leadership, coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams worldwide

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of engineering experience with planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
• 7+ years of engineering team management experience
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
• Demonstrable experience hiring and developing top talent, managing managers, and partnering with product management teams

• Experience working with Linux software
• Understanding of critical performance areas of the operating system, and the influence of the kernel
• Experience designing and implementing a software development life cycle
• Experience understanding and mapping business needs to engineering requirements

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