Amazon

Head of Developer Education, Kiro

Amazon • $164K — $287K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent experience in software development
  • 10+ years in developer education, experience, or technical content leadership
  • Strong technical knowledge of developer workflows and coding
  • Proven history of creating effective learning paths and educational resources
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and engineering
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and developer adoption of new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Define and refine Kiro's developer education strategy
  • Create structured learning paths to enhance developer engagement
  • Develop high-impact educational materials like tutorials and best-practice guides
  • Simplify complex AI concepts into actionable lessons for developers
  • Gather and analyze developer feedback to improve education and product quality
  • Communicate learning insights to enhance product experience
  • Lead community education programs via workshops, webinars, and interactive sessions

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Mental health support services
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement options
Full Job Description
Do you enjoy working with AI agents, solving complex problems, and sharing technical insights with fellow developers? Are you excited to explore and educate other developers about using AI agents to transform how software is designed, implemented, and deployed? If so, then this might be your dream job.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Developer Education for Kiro to define, build, and scale Kiro's developer experience and enablement. You will craft a comprehensive education strategy that helps developers - from first-time explorers to advanced users - understand, adopt, and master how they can use Kiro to build new applications, for troubleshooting, and to refactor and improve existing ones.

This role sits at the intersection of content strategy, developer experience, curriculum design, and developer feedback loops. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Support, and Marketing to ensure education directly improves activation, retention, and meaningful usage of Kiro while helping more developers understand and embrace agentic software development.

Please note, we place significant value on candidates who have built a meaningful public presence in the developer community. While not a strict requirement, an existing audience and demonstrated ability to create content that attracts and engages technical communities at scale will be very beneficial.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Curriculum Design

* Define and continually refine Kiro's developer education strategy and long-term roadmap.

* Build compelling, structured learning paths and own the developer learning experience as a strategic lever for product growth and trust.

Technical Education Content

* Produce high-impact education artifacts: tutorials, walkthroughs, how-to guides, best-practice playbooks, code samples, interactive labs, long and short videos - basically whatever it takes.

* Translate complex agentic AI concepts into clear, actionable lessons that developers can apply immediately.

* Partner with engineering to keep educational content aligned with product changes and releases.

Feedback Loop & Product Insight

* Systematically gather developer feedback on learning pain points, confusing workflows, and patterns of failure.

* Communicate insights back to Product and Engineering to reduce friction and improve the overall product experience.

* Use telemetry and qualitative user signals to measure and improve education impact.

Developer Community & Programs

* Lead programs that integrate education into community touchpoints - office hours, workshops, webinars, events, and interactive sessions.

* Enable internal and external educators to represent Kiro's best practices and workflows.

What Success Looks Like (Key Outcomes)

* Measurable increase in developer activation and meaningful product usage tied to education paths.

* Published education content that becomes canonical learning resources for Kiro users.

* Tighter developer feedback loops that inform product quality and documentation improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields, or experience in software development

- 10+ years of experience in developer education, developer experience, developer relations, technical content leadership, or related roles.

- Deep technical fluency - you understand developer workflows, can read/write code, and can explain technical concepts clearly.

- Proven success creating structured learning paths and educational content that measurably improve user outcomes.

- Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, engineering, support, and community teams.

- Experience with AI-assisted or intelligent developer tools, and familiarity with how developers adopt new paradigms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience writing technical articles, speaking at technology conferences, and contributing to open source

- Experience growing or leading an education, DevRel, or developer experience org.

- Track record improving developer onboarding and retention through education investments.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Santa Clara - 188,900.00 - 330,500.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 180,600.00 - 316,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 164,200.00 - 287,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 164,200.00 - 287,400.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
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