Software Development Manager - Core distro, Amazon Linux

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a leader to guide engineering teams responsible for maintenance, building, and delivery of RPM packages for core Amazon Linux components, driving roadmaps and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and the open-source community to ensure scalable, reliable packaging pipelines across the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Over 7 years engineering experience including at least 3 years leading a team.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering teams responsible for the maintenance, building, and delivery of RPM packages for core Amazon Linux components.
Drive the technical roadmap and operational excellence for packaging pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and the open-source community.

Skills

Engineering Management

Linux Systems

RPM Packaging

Software Development Lifecycle

Distributed Systems

Service-Oriented Architecture

Java

C++

Technical Roadmap Planning

Operational Excellence

Open Source Collaboration

Mentoring

Project Management

Build and Release Systems

Architecture Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Lead and manage engineering teams responsible for the maintenance, building, and delivery of RPM packages for core Amazon Linux components. Drive the technical roadmap and operational excellence for packaging pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams and the open-source community.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and over 7 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of team management.
Candidates must have a strong background in developing large-scale distributed systems and technical leadership across the software development lifecycle.

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