Amazon

Senior Manager, Software Dev, Amazon Software Builder Experience / Software Foundations & Management

Amazon$220K — $297K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • 5+ years of engineering team management experience
  • 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software
  • Experience partnering with product or program management teams
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent programs in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Set long-term technical direction for Apollo's deployment platform
  • Lead a team of SDMs and Principal/Senior Engineers
  • Own the end-to-end operational posture of Apollo
  • Drive improvements in detection, mitigation, and prevention of incidents
  • Partner with senior leadership to align Apollo's strategy with broader initiatives
  • Make high-judgment trade-off decisions across priorities
  • Represent Apollo in cross-organizational forums to influence direction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Mental health support and EAP
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior SDM to lead the Apollo charter within the Software Foundation Management organization. Apollo is Amazon's internal deployment platform, responsible for deploying software to thousands of services across every AWS partition and fabric, including GovCloud and ADC regions. Apollo processes millions of deployments annually and is a Tier-1 platform system critical to Amazon's operational backbone. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead multiple engineering teams building and operating next generation of Apollo's core deployment infrastructure at Amazon scale focused on managed intent based Deployments. You will own the technical vision, operational excellence, and people development for a multi-team engineering organization across multiple teams. You will drive the strategy for Apollo's control plane services, deployment automation, and platform reliability while ensuring Amazon's deployment infrastructure remains resilient, scalable, and secure across all partitions.

Key job responsibilities

You will set the long-term technical direction for Apollo's deployment platform, balancing innovation with operational rigor for a system that underpins Amazon's entire software delivery lifecycle. You will lead a team of SDMs and Principal/Senior Engineers, building organizational capability while delivering on ambitious roadmaps. You will own the end-to-end operational posture of Apollo, driving improvements in detection, mitigation, and prevention of large-scale incidents across a globally distributed system. You will partner with senior leadership across AWS and Amazon to align Apollo's strategy with broader platform modernization initiatives, including Deployment to native EC2, and Serverless. You will make high-judgment trade-off decisions across competing priorities: customer adoption, platform reliability, security compliance, and engineering velocity. You will represent Apollo in cross-organizational forums, influencing technical direction for deployment infrastructure across Amazon. You will build a culture of operational excellence, ensuring your teams maintain the highest bar for Tier-1 service ownership, COE quality, and incident response.

We are agentic team and pioneer agentic development.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 10+ years of engineering experience

- 5+ years of engineering team management experience

- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience

- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience partnering with product and program management teams

- Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications

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, WA, Seattle - 220,100.00 - 297,700.00 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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