Software Dev Manager , Translation Services

Translation Services is expanding and looking for a seasoned tech leader to own and operate core technology services that manage translated content across all of Amazon and its subsidiaries.

Key job responsibilities
Are you passionate about leading talented engineering teams that builds high-performance large scale language translation services that support Amazons current and future growth Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation If so we are looking for you to be an engineering leader in the Translation Service Technology (TS) team.

TS is an organization where people technology and innovation come together to build products and solve problems for Amazon. Technology solution and services we build enables Amazons new business growth provide operational efficiency through automation to manage the highest quality translations with the lowest cost possible.

We are looking for an exceptional Software Development Manager to enable our customers with scale and capabilities. Above all else the successful candidate will be a passionate builder of talent and teams.

The SDM will leverage our business processes expertise and lead a team of engineers to deliver innovation at scale for Amazons global customers. You will be accountable for driving the entire product life-cycle from platform product definition through specification coding quality assurance and launch.

A day in the life
A successful candidate will bring deep technical and software expertise. The responsibility extends from determining and managing our technical direction ensuring smooth product execution to cultivating valued stakeholder relationships.

About the team
Our vision is:
Language will not stand in the way of anyone on earth using Amazon products and services.

Our mission statement is:
We are the enablers and guardians of translation for Amazons customers. We do this by offering hands-off-the-wheel service to all Amazon teams optimizing translation quality and speed at the lowest cost possible.

- 3 years of engineering team management experience
- 7 years of engineering 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

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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.