Sr Systems Development Manager, ADC Analytics and Machine Learning (AWS)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 197,900 - 267,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr Systems Development Manager for the ADC Analytics and Machine Learning team in Seattle. You will lead a hands‑on engineering organization responsible for data analytics and ML services, shaping scalable platforms and services across AWS.

The role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to hire top talent. The position demands active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and willingness to obtain clearance for required government work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (CS/CE/Math).
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• Experience designing, building and operating large distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high‑performing DevOps engineering team.
• Design state‑of‑the‑art approaches to complex problems.
• Drive engineering and operational excellence through metrics and learning.

Skills

Linux

Distributed systems

Team leadership

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Sr Systems Development Manager, ADC Analytics and Machine Learning

Job ID: 10414967 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Are you passionate about leading a high‑impact DevOps team? If so, we’d like to offer you a key role in the ADC Analytics and Machine Learning team. We are responsible for Data Analytics and Machine Learning services. Our AWS teams innovate new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and deliver the next generation of cloud computing with AWS Database offerings. We hold high standards for our computer systems and services: highly secure, highly reliable, highly available, and massively scalable.

A successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader with an established background in developing and operating platforms and services, hiring extraordinary talent, strong technical ability, and great communication skills. The role requires maintaining an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and opting into clearance for each government agency for which the candidate performs AWS work.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a best‑in‑class engineering team that delivers excellent results.
• Design and develop state‑of‑the‑art approaches to solving complex and ambiguous problems.
• Cultivate engineering and operational excellence through metrics and continuous learning.
• Mentor and grow others to take on increasingly higher responsibilities.
• Help raise the bar on technical excellence and show thought leadership.
• Communicate proficiently and concisely to different audiences.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in Linux‑based operating systems.
• Experience designing, building, and operating large‑scale distributed systems or web services.
• Experience managing large‑scale infrastructure and automation.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering large‑scale infrastructure products that support Tier‑1 mission‑critical services with a focus on privacy, security, availability, and efficiency.
• 5+ years of managing an engineering team operating at scale.
• Expertise in Linux‑based operating systems.
• Experience developing and improving operational documentation, procedures, and workflows.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

The base salary range for this position is $197,900.00-$267,800.00 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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.