Software Development Manager, Managed Streaming Kafka (MSK)

The Software Development Manager will lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK a fully managed service that helps customers process streaming data using Apache Kafka. This role requires enthusiasm for data streaming and applying open source technologies to address customer business needs at AWS scale.

The SDM will be required to build a High-Performing & Inclusive Team. Drive results by attracting and developing a team that welcomes and leverages diverse backgrounds and skills. Your primary responsibility involves leading others while strengthening our inclusive culture.

*Work/Life Harmony*
The MSK team maintains core office hours from 10am to 4pm in Seattle with flexibility for occasional remote work. The on-call rotation occurs once every 2-3 months as builder-operators of AWS services.

*Technical Leadership*
Lead your team in building and operating Apache Kafka to build the best in cloud Kafka experience. Partner with the open source community to define features and roadmap. Integrate emerging open-source technologies at AWS scale. This role requires diving deep into Kafka internals - if you enjoy thoroughly understanding complex systems this position may suit you well.

*Professional Development*
Contribute to the Data Streaming organizations culture and execute initiatives that benefit all teams. As MSK expands to serve increasing customer demand opportunities emerge to grow your influence and develop other leaders.

*Utility Computing (UC)*
AWS UC delivers product innovations - from foundational services like S3 and EC2 to new features that differentiate AWS services. Support development and management of Compute Database Storage IoT Machine Learning Generative AI Platform and Productivity Apps services including specialized security solutions.

*AWS Overview*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) pioneered and leads cloud computing through continuous innovation. Our comprehensive platform powers businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.

*Career Growth*
Access knowledge-sharing mentorship and development resources to enhance your professional growth as we strive to become Earths Best Employer

About the team
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Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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.

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 - 184900.00 - 250200.00 USD annually