Software Development Manager, Alexa Ads

At Amazon were redefining whats possible in technology and were looking for a veteran Software Development Manager to join us in shaping the future of AI-powered innovation. If youre driven by impact thrive in fast-paced environments and want to lead high-impact projects at the intersection of GenAI and digital advertising this is your moment to shine. Youll lead a team of top-tier software engineers to build and scale Alexa our next-generation AI-powered personal assistant designed to revolutionize how customers interact with smart devices home automation and personalized services. Youll also play a pivotal role in driving Amazon Ads explosive growth the third-largest digital advertising player globally behind only Google and Meta as we expand into new markets enhance ad technologies and deliver unparalleled value to advertisers and users alike. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that directly contribute to Amazons mission: To be the most customer-centric company on earth. Youll own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for critical monetization features from ideation to launch while fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and excellence.

What Were Looking For:

- A proven track record as a Software Development Manager or engineering leader with experience scaling products from concept to large-scale deployment.
- Deep expertise in SDLC management software architecture and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong background in AI-powered systems e-commerce online advertising search technologies or related domains.
- A self-starter with a passion for innovation data-driven decision-making and a customer-first mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to align teams articulate technical vision and influence stakeholders across Amazon.

Key job responsibilities
- Shape the Technical Vision: Steer the design and architecture of large-scale innovative software systems for Alexa driving GenAI-powered features and supporting the rapid growth of Alexa Ads revenue streams.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product managers UX designers technical leads and leadership to identify high-impact opportunities align on roadmaps and execute end-to-end solutions that fuel Alexas evolution and Alexa Ads global expansion.
- Cultivate High-Performing Team: Hire mentor and develop top engineering talent fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within cross-functional teams focused on scaling Alexa and advancing Alexas advertising capabilities.
- Champion Engineering Excellence: Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC ensuring best practices in code quality scalability and reliability for mission-critical systems powering Alexa and Amazon Ads while driving operational excellence at scale.
- Deliver Strategic Insights: Communicate transparently with stakeholders on project status system performance and business impact ensuring alignment with Amazons vision to redefine customer experiences through Alexa and lead the digital ad market as a top-tier player.

About the team
Alexa Ads org leads all ads driven monetization initiatives for Alexa/Alexa digital personal assistant covering all Amazon Devices including Echo and Fire TV and enables highly relevant experiences for 100s of millions of customers while providing a scaled economic model for Alexa.

We are located at the heart of sunny SoCal and in the greenfield adventures of monetizing Alexa with her new remarkable GenAI-powered capabilities. Our owned tech stacks run the gamut from lightning-fast compute infrastructure to sleek customer-facing content rendering.

- 3 years of engineering team management 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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.

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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 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.