Software Development Manager Chronicle

The Chronicle team is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager who can creatively solve complex technical problems with their team. We build global data products that proactively surface insights to help plan grow and optimize Amazons business.

What youll do day to day: You will be responsible for building and supporting a diverse team of software development engineers to solve a variety of technical opportunities. You will own the technology roadmap that will drive future products and features. This includes:
Recruiting hiring mentoring and managing teams of software developers including their product and performance
Fostering career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion innovation and respect
Contributing to design architecture process and development discussions
Advocating for the right outcomes with data and diplomacy
Helping develop longterm technology strategies
Applying systems level thinking and removing impediments in support of product and team delivery

What does success look like: A successful candidate is a team motivator an experienced manager and a passionate advocate for customers. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and be able to deliver results in a fastpaced environment. You should always be looking to invent and simplify and earn trust with technical credibility and pragmatism. This includes:
Supporting and contributing to multiple simultaneous product development efforts and initiatives
Working closely with stakeholders across multiple organizations to understand their business and technical strategies
Examining existing software systems and processes to identify improvements to scalability reliability and performance
Evaluating system performance design and metrics
Communicating complex product concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization



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
8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services 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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $166400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.