Amazon

Sr. Manager, Software Dev, Applied AI, Applied AI

Amazon$220K — $297K *
Consumer 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 consumer software development experience
  • Experience in Agile project management
  • Experience leading teams of scientists (5 or more)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team developing LLM-based tools and ML capabilities
  • Architect secure integration patterns for agent-service communication
  • Design a scalable protocol layer for agents to access tools
  • Deliver high-availability Tier-1 systems supporting Amazon's global operations
  • Partner with applied scientists to integrate ML into production pipelines
  • Drive technical roadmap from prototypes to production-grade tooling

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support services
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Sr. Software Development Manager (Sr. SDM) to lead the Tools & Integrations pillar of our AI agent platform. Your team will build the capabilities that AI agents use to interact with the world - from LLM-powered tools and traditional ML models to API integrations, authentication and authorization frameworks, and protocol-based connectors. You will define the strategy for how agents securely access internal and external services, and deliver a growing catalog of reliable, composable tools at Amazon scale.

Key job responsibilities

Software Development Managers at Amazon are owners. You will own your team, your roadmap, and the end-to-end developer and agent experience. You will drive engineering and operational excellence and build delightful products for your customers - both the agents that consume your tools and the developers who create them. You will partner with platform, security, and science teams and earn their trust through consistent delivery.

In this role you will:

* Lead a team of engineers and scientists building LLM-based tools, ML-powered capabilities, and deterministic integrations that agents invoke at runtime

* Architect secure integration patterns including authentication, authorization, and credential management for agent-to-service communication

*Design and scale a protocol layer (APIs, MCPs) that enables agents to discover, invoke, and compose tools reliably

*Deliver Tier-1 systems that support Amazon's global footprint with high availability, low latency, and graceful degradation

*Partner with applied scientists to integrate ML models into production tool pipelines

*Drive the technical roadmap from prototype to production-grade tooling that serves hundreds of thousands of agent executions

You should insist on the highest standards for quality, security, and performance. You will ensure that engineering best practices are followed and that systems are designed to be highly-available, dynamically scalable, and resilient to continuity threats.

As a technology leader, you will drive architectural and design choices and invent new capabilities. We have a team culture that encourages innovation where developers and management alike take a high level of ownership for the product vision, technical architecture, and project delivery. Successful candidates will be high-bandwidth leaders who can cut through the noise, simplify relentlessly, deliver results, and build great teams around themselves.

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

- Experience leading, mentoring and growing teams of scientists (teams of five or more scientists)

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, Bellevue - 220,100.00 - 297,700.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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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1,608 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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