Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SDM, AWS Builder Acceleration
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Description Are you passionate about leveraging GenAI and advanced AWS technologies to simplify builder experience and accelerate innovations at AWS scale? We are building a new organization, AWS Builder Acceleration (AWSBA), focused on reducing toil and increasing building efficiency across AWS builders. Our mission is to accelerate AWS builder teams’ innovation by eliminating friction throughout the software development and operational lifecycle. Through AI‑based automated solutions and centralized service management, we address fundamental challenges including Keep The Light On (KTLO) service maintenance burden, launch readiness complexities, and recurring operational load. Through continuous collaboration with builder teams to identify emerging challenges, we shape our strategic roadmap to reinvent the development and operational ecosystem.
We are seeking an experienced software development manager to help us build and lead AWSBA org to simplify and accelerate the software development experience for 20,000+ AWS engineers. You will shape AWS builder experience from the ground up with a singular mission: make software development, deployment and maintenance simpler across AWS. Success requires building services and tools that reduce friction, listening closely to what your internal customers tell you gets in the way of building, influencing the Amazon Software Builder Experience (ASBX) roadmap, and driving transformation for engineering teams. You will harness advanced technologies, including AI‑powered tooling, agentic workflows, and innovative AWS solutions, to create next‑generation software builder experience at AWS scale.
This role requires ownership, autonomy, and an ability to deliver results. You should be a self‑starter with a bias toward independent problem solving. Clear communication and prioritization will be important as you partner with stakeholders to plan, design, and deliver game‑changing builder experiences to accelerate innovation. Your passion for improving builder experiences, and proven experience managing complex technology projects, will help you make strong strategic judgments. Roll up your sleeves, build an engineering team second to none, and have fun while creating tons of value to AWS builders!
Key job responsibilities
Build and lead a new organization dedicated to improving AWS developer experience
Identify and prioritize high‑impact problems that impede AWS software development
Develop a strategic roadmap that delivers meaningful improvements weekly while working toward long‑term transformation
Establish team culture and set new standards for the ideal software builder experience
Partner closely with ASBX while focusing on AWS specific challenges
Make and defend decisions about scope and priorities, even when facing pressure from senior stakeholders
Unique Opportunities
Re‑imagine how developers build and operate the software that underpins the world’s largest cloud
Shape a new organization from day one
Drive significant transformation across AWS engineering
Pioneer the use of cutting‑edge generative AI technologies to create the next generation of builder experiences
A day in the life You should have deep expertise in the architecture and business use of AWS technologies. You recognize the transformative potential of generative AI in software development and are excited to pioneer AI‑powered builder experiences that fundamentally change how developers write, debug, deploy and operate code at scale. You remain technically hands‑on and close to the technology despite your leadership role. You’re passionate about developer experience and get frustrated by inefficiencies that make building software unnecessarily difficult. You understand the challenges AWS developers face today and have a clear vision for improvement. You spend time listening to teams across AWS and validating that your teams are working on the right problems, and the solutions meaningfully simplify the AWS developer experience across all teams. You’re comfortable maintaining focused scope and saying “no” to distractions, even when they come from senior stakeholders. You recognize that exceptional execution within a focused mission creates more impact than diluting efforts across too many initiatives. You’re an experienced hiring manager excited about building a world‑class, diverse organization. You take the long view while delivering incremental improvements. You have strong backbone – able to voice opinions confidently, make difficult decisions, and defend your position when working with leaders across AWS.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years developing complex software products
5+ years software engineering management experience
Hands‑on technical knowledge and ability to dive deep into engineering challenges
Proven track record of leading the delivery of large‑scale, highly available, low latency, high quality systems
Preferred Qualifications
Deep hands‑on experience building software at AWS
Proven track record building and managing high‑performing engineering teamsExperience with software tooling and services supporting development lifecycle at scale
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with senior leaders across organizations to develop and champion long‑term technical strategy
Experience building large‑scale AI solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Compensation 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.
Job ID: A3146012
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Description Are you passionate about leveraging GenAI and advanced AWS technologies to simplify builder experience and accelerate innovations at AWS scale? We are building a new organization, AWS Builder Acceleration (AWSBA), focused on reducing toil and increasing building efficiency across AWS builders. Our mission is to accelerate AWS builder teams’ innovation by eliminating friction throughout the software development and operational lifecycle. Through AI‑based automated solutions and centralized service management, we address fundamental challenges including Keep The Light On (KTLO) service maintenance burden, launch readiness complexities, and recurring operational load. Through continuous collaboration with builder teams to identify emerging challenges, we shape our strategic roadmap to reinvent the development and operational ecosystem.
We are seeking an experienced software development manager to help us build and lead AWSBA org to simplify and accelerate the software development experience for 20,000+ AWS engineers. You will shape AWS builder experience from the ground up with a singular mission: make software development, deployment and maintenance simpler across AWS. Success requires building services and tools that reduce friction, listening closely to what your internal customers tell you gets in the way of building, influencing the Amazon Software Builder Experience (ASBX) roadmap, and driving transformation for engineering teams. You will harness advanced technologies, including AI‑powered tooling, agentic workflows, and innovative AWS solutions, to create next‑generation software builder experience at AWS scale.
This role requires ownership, autonomy, and an ability to deliver results. You should be a self‑starter with a bias toward independent problem solving. Clear communication and prioritization will be important as you partner with stakeholders to plan, design, and deliver game‑changing builder experiences to accelerate innovation. Your passion for improving builder experiences, and proven experience managing complex technology projects, will help you make strong strategic judgments. Roll up your sleeves, build an engineering team second to none, and have fun while creating tons of value to AWS builders!
Key job responsibilities
Build and lead a new organization dedicated to improving AWS developer experience
Identify and prioritize high‑impact problems that impede AWS software development
Develop a strategic roadmap that delivers meaningful improvements weekly while working toward long‑term transformation
Establish team culture and set new standards for the ideal software builder experience
Partner closely with ASBX while focusing on AWS specific challenges
Make and defend decisions about scope and priorities, even when facing pressure from senior stakeholders
Unique Opportunities
Re‑imagine how developers build and operate the software that underpins the world’s largest cloud
Shape a new organization from day one
Drive significant transformation across AWS engineering
Pioneer the use of cutting‑edge generative AI technologies to create the next generation of builder experiences
A day in the life You should have deep expertise in the architecture and business use of AWS technologies. You recognize the transformative potential of generative AI in software development and are excited to pioneer AI‑powered builder experiences that fundamentally change how developers write, debug, deploy and operate code at scale. You remain technically hands‑on and close to the technology despite your leadership role. You’re passionate about developer experience and get frustrated by inefficiencies that make building software unnecessarily difficult. You understand the challenges AWS developers face today and have a clear vision for improvement. You spend time listening to teams across AWS and validating that your teams are working on the right problems, and the solutions meaningfully simplify the AWS developer experience across all teams. You’re comfortable maintaining focused scope and saying “no” to distractions, even when they come from senior stakeholders. You recognize that exceptional execution within a focused mission creates more impact than diluting efforts across too many initiatives. You’re an experienced hiring manager excited about building a world‑class, diverse organization. You take the long view while delivering incremental improvements. You have strong backbone – able to voice opinions confidently, make difficult decisions, and defend your position when working with leaders across AWS.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years developing complex software products
5+ years software engineering management experience
Hands‑on technical knowledge and ability to dive deep into engineering challenges
Proven track record of leading the delivery of large‑scale, highly available, low latency, high quality systems
Preferred Qualifications
Deep hands‑on experience building software at AWS
Proven track record building and managing high‑performing engineering teamsExperience with software tooling and services supporting development lifecycle at scale
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with senior leaders across organizations to develop and champion long‑term technical strategy
Experience building large‑scale AI solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Compensation 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.
Job ID: A3146012
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