Software Development Manager - Amazon Redshift Query Execution, Amazon Redshift Query Execution[...]

Amazon; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 212,700 - 287,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Manager for the Redshift Query Execution team in California. You will lead a database software development group focused on scalable query execution for the cloud, fostering innovation and hands-on technical leadership.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with executives on targets, and shape product direction while hiring and growing a high‑performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams.
• 3+ years of designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability, scaling).
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for growing and leading a database software development team for cloud-based services.
• Shape a culture of innovation and help engineers realize their potential.
• Mentor a team of engineers, contribute hands-on technical work, guide design tradeoffs and prioritization.
• Collaborate with senior executives to develop targets and resource needs, influence strategy.
• Define groundbreaking products and hire/lead the team.

Skills

Engineering team management

Engineering teamwork

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Masters or PhD in CS/Engineering

Job description

Software Development Manager - Amazon Redshift Query Execution

Job ID: 3094993 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. - B02

We are searching for a Software Development Manager with passion for building large‑scale database systems optimized for efficient query processing and ease of use. If you are motivated by working in a fast‑paced environment, have full ownership of your work, and build a team of excellent engineers, this role is for you!

Amazon Redshift is a rapidly growing, fully managed, petabyte‑scale data warehouse service in the cloud. It enables customers to dramatically increase their query performance when analyzing virtually any size data set using the same SQL‑based business intelligence tools they use today.

At the center of the Redshift data warehouse is the team responsible for building the most intelligent and performant query execution engine. This team uses data from service deployment to determine and deliver high‑value projects, including the development of novel query execution techniques for industry‑leading query performance.

Key job responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for growing and leading a database software development team responsible for rethinking the assumptions behind traditional databases to build and grow the database service in the cloud.
• Shape a culture of innovation and serve your team of engineers so that they can leverage their full potential and grow.
• Mentor a team of talented and experienced software engineers, complete hands‑on technical work, and provide leadership on complex technical issues, design tradeoffs, and feature and schedule prioritization.
• Work with senior executives to develop business targets and resource requirements, influence our technical and business strategy.
• Have the ability to define groundbreaking products and the ability to hire and lead a team.

A day in the life

• Work on the latest technology, as we constantly build the latest research concepts into Redshift.
• Learn from the best, as you are working on challenging engineering tasks in a team of very experienced experts and managers that you will work closely with.
• Be part of an inclusive environment that allows you to perform at your best, in a fun atmosphere.
• Be part of a key pillar of AWS's extensive service portfolio and impact thousands of Amazon Redshift customers who benefit from your contributions.

About the team: This position of the Software Development Manager for Amazon Redshift represents an opportunity to shape the technology and future of a rapidly evolving industry and business.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams.
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering.
• A leadership position in a team delivering a query execution engine or distributed systems.
• Experience influencing engineering best practices in your organization.
• Experience with database internals such as query optimization and execution.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including the duties and responsibilities listed above, and the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 212,700.00 – 287,700.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans), EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location: USA, CA, East Palo Alto.

Posted: July 17, 2026 (Updated about 1 hour ago)