System Dev Manager, Prime Air

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Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Were looking for a System Dev Manager with software experience who combines superb technical analytical and operational capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This person must be comfortable working closely with a team of top-notch software developers to support the integration and release of new software to operations. Were looking for someone who innovates and loves solving hard problems. You will work hard have fun and of course make history!


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- 5 years of managing system or software development teams experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field
- Experience (hands-on) in systems engineering and administrative work in networking storage systems and operating systems
- Experience in agile software development methodology

- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle including coding standards software architectures code reviews source control management continuous deployments testing and operational excellence
- Experience with Agile engineering practices (Kanban continuous delivery etc.)
- Experience with AWS platforms services and design patterns
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Experience in prototyping with large-scale data analysis applications in complicated systems
- Experience with hardware- and/or software-in-the-loop simulation test systems

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 166300.00 - 225000.00 USD annually