Sr Manager Open Source Developer Experience

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Senior Manager of Open Source Strategy & Marketing for AWS. You will spearhead our efforts to provide strategic guidance for service teams consuming contributing and building with open source software.
As the leader of Open Source Strategy & Marketing youll own the responsibility to improve AWS perception in open source. You will partner with leaders in Product Marketing Public Relations Service teams and other stakeholders to win the earn the trust of the open source community and developers.

Key job responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for defining and executing the companys open source strategy across internal and external initiatives

Build and nurture relationships with key open source communities foundations and industry working groups

Oversee the delivery of guidance for service teams consuming building with or contributing to open source software.

Provide oversight for the launch and naming processes for open source projects that AWS creates.

Collaborate with Legal Security and Engineering teams to ensure proper open source risk management

Guide teams on effective community engagement strategies and contribution models to build influence in strategic open source projects

Work with Product and Engineering leadership to align open source roadmaps with product strategy and engineering priorities

Represent the company at open source conferences speaking engagements and community events
Implement education and training programs to build open source expertise and culture across the organization

Monitor industry trends competitive landscape and emerging open source technologies to inform strategic recommendations

Manage budget and resources for the open source function including sponsorships and foundation memberships

About the team
Diverse Experiences
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10 years contributing to open source projects

5 years of people management experience

History of leadership positions in a major open source project or foundation

Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and presenting to technical audiences and a passion for engaging with the open source community and advocating for their needs

A history of delivering written plans for senior leadership
Experience successfully engaging with industry analyst firms


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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $162500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $350000/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.