Software Development Manager, Prime Video Fire TV Job at Prime Video & Amazon MG

Overview

Come build the future of entertainment with us. Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching?

Prime Video is a premium streaming service that offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies. We offer customers thousands of popular movies and TV shows from Originals and Exclusive content to exciting live sports events, add-on channels, and the Prime Video Store. Prime Video is a fast-paced, growth business - available in over 240 territories worldwide. The team works in a dynamic environment where innovating on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds exciting to you, please read on.

You will lead a team of engineers for the Prime Video Fire TV team, with full responsibility for the Vega OS experience. The team is responsible for the dedicated Prime Video app on Vega OS, as well as all PV experiences on the Vega Launcher. With the app launching in 2025, you will get to shape the future of this product as well as the culture of the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers to build a best-in-class Prime Video experience for millions of customers on Vega OS.
• Own the roadmap, vision, and strategy to enable customers to have a responsive, delightful, and intuitive Prime Video experience whenever they interact with Prime Video.
• Provide coaching in design, development, testing, and operations as you design, build, and launch new features and experiences.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, Technical Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Software Managers from other teams.
• Build broader Prime Video Fire TV strategy and roadmap; manage engineering processes and ensure operational burdens remain manageable.
• Ensure customer-facing feature sets are delivered quickly and with high quality; grow leaders internally and hire the best talent.

Typical Day

As a leader of the Vega application for Prime Video, you will be responsible for the engineering processes of the organization and the culture of the team, ensuring effective execution of the PV Fire TV strategy and roadmap.

About The Team

The Prime Video Fire TV team owns a mature product that serves millions of customers and is a primary way users interact with Prime Video. The team is mostly based in Seattle, with a mix of newer and more experienced members and regular team outings and activities.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live-site operations
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and effectiveness

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.

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 a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent 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, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3087495

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

• Entertainment Providers

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios by 2x

Get notified about new Software Engineering Manager jobs in Seattle, WA.

Seattle, WA $234,400.00-$328,600.00 1 month ago

This description reflects the original job content and structure after refinement.