Cloud-Scale SDM: Lead S3 Core APIs

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle, WA is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the development of S3's Core API's. You will drive design, planning, and execution to deliver secure, durable, high-performant storage solutions at scale, guiding a team of engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to meet ambitious goals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, operational excellence, and alignment with product strategy, with a focus on building scalable systems and managing production health.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams.
• 3+ years of designing or architecting scalable systems.
• 8+ years of leading development of multi‑tier web services.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
• Own end-to-end delivery of software projects.
• Define technical strategy with product managers and stakeholders.
• Drive engineering best practices for design, testing, operations.
• Manage team performance through hiring and coaching.
• Own production services' operational health and incident response.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Software architecture

Multi-tier web services

People management

Product collaboration

Job description

Amazon in Seattle, WA is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the development of S3's Core API's. You will drive design, planning, and execution to deliver secure, durable, high-performant storage solutions at scale, guiding a team of engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to meet ambitious goals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, operational excellence, and alignment with product strategy, with a focus on building scalable systems and managing production health.