Software Development Manager Amazon Robotics Storage Technologies

Are you inspired by invention Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply nextgen advances in robotics and software to solve realworld problems that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools assistance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding fulfilling and fun.

Robotic Storage Technologies (RST) is transforming Amazon warehousing through automated storage and retrieval solutions powered by thousands of mobile drive units. We combine robotics and AIdriven planning & allocation to process Amazon orders faster and at lower cost. Our ergonomic station design and intuitive user workflows enhance warehouse associate safety. Each new generation of our solutions delivers increased simplicity to our customers in Amazon Operations.

RST is seeking a Software Development Manager (SDM) to guide and mentor a team of 812 engineers in aiding critical production services across more than 150 global fulfillment centers. You will be own guiding your team in development of bestinclass Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) capabilities enabling RST services to make optimal planning and allocation choice selections in dynamic production environments. Your team will also develop simulation tools to test new algorithms and features before deployment.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent people and project management skills leads with empathy and promotes diversity and inclusion. They are passionate about Operational Excellence and driving Continuous Improvements. They have experience delivering highly scalable cloudbased solutions and they bring to the team background in one of: ML Simulation or Big Data. If you are excited by the opportunity to work on ambiguous problems in a fastpaced team environment then this is the role for you.

Key job responsibilities
Specific areas of focus include (but are not limited too):
Guide and Mentor a Talented Diverse Team: You will manage and mentor a diverse team of software engineers fostering a collaborative innovative and inclusive environment. Your stewardship skills will be pivotal in guiding the team through complex challenges and ensuring their professional growth.
Drive Technical Vision and Strategy: As the SDM you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical vision and strategy for the team. You will work closely with stakeholders product managers peer SDMs and Senior engineers to align your roadmap with business objectives.
Agile Methodologies and DevOps Practices: You will spearhead agile methodologies and DevOps practices within the team fostering a culture of continuous improvement automated testing operational excellence and efficient software delivery and release.
Collaboration and Communication: You will communicate with users other technical teams and senior stewardship to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:

1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
We have a talented and innovative team that works on leading edge software. We strive to reduce cost and time to deliver for Amazon customers to improve safety and ergonomics and delight our associates all while operating at Amazon scale.

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

Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior leadership to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy
Experience in recruiting hiring mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective product software engineers

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