Software Development Manager, Manager, Route 53

Overview

Software Development Manager, Route 53 – Amazon Web Services. In-person in Arlington, VA / Herndon, VA, USA.

In this role, you will lead a team developing a new DNS service for customers. You will be responsible for building and scaling a secure, highly available DNS resolver that enables customers to resolve both public and private DNS queries from anywhere while maintaining strong security controls and compliance requirements. You will lead a services software development team to improve the service, manage prioritization, iterate and innovate, and address distributed systems challenges. The role requires technical depth, clear communication, and the ability to build a strong team that delivers results. You will work with your team and senior leadership to develop and launch high-quality services, influence the overall strategy, define the team roadmap, drive system architecture, and coach and develop team members.

You will manage and lead engineers to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Direct management of the software engineering team
• Lead architecture and design, development, deployment, and operations for the service
• Strategic planning and execution, effectively tracking progress and adapting to changing priorities
• Be customer-focused and drive the team to build and deliver solutions that improve customer experience
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to review business plans, progress, and outcomes
• Engage with customers to listen to requirements and pain-points, then drive solutions to address them
• Maintain cost consciousness and drive efficiency improvements

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering team management experience
• 8+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
• 5+ years designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• 8+ years leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with product and program management teams

Equal Opportunity and accommodations

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.

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Posting and application notes

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Location and additional context

Location: Arlington/Herndon, VA, USA

Posted: Various dates noted in original posting