We are seeking a Systems Development Manager to lead and grow a team of System Development Engineers and Manufacturing Test Engineers who own the operational execution of the end-to-end manufacturing test ecosystem for AI server hardware - from early NPI builds through high-volume production and sustaining - across server (L10) and rack-level (L11/L12) integration. This is an opportunity to work with internal partner teams across Software and Hardware Engineering to shape manufacturing test strategy from the ground up, build a world-class engineering team, and directly impact the speed and quality at which AI infrastructure reaches customers.

This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, production operations, and people leadership. This role will support the development of the technical vision and also hire, mentor, and develop the engineers who bring it to life. You'll establish the team's roadmap, drive automation and self-remedy capabilities across the production line, and relentlessly pursue uptime, yield, and operational excellence. You'll be a hands-on leader who dives deep into the details on business, operations, and engineering while simultaneously growing the next generation of technical leaders on your team.

This role directly supports physical manufacturing environments across multiple locations with travel expected up to 25% of the time.

Key job responsibilities

Lead & Develop the Team

Hire, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of System Development and Manufacturing Test Engineers, promoting growth and opportunity at every level.

Define the structure and strategy for the team, determining the right mix of engineers and where they need to be allocated to meet business goals across multiple manufacturing sites.

Develop senior engineers by promoting growth and providing opportunities to demonstrate higher-level scope, impact, complexity, and leadership.

Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and operational excellence where engineers take end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build and support.

Establish Roadmap & Technical Vision

Establish and own the manufacturing test engineering roadmap, successfully delivering engineering solutions that execute that vision. Your roadmap influences organizational goals and you are involved in the yearly planning process.

In partnership with internal Software and Hardware Engineering teams, define modular test strategies, pass/fail limits, and statistical process controls (GR&R, Cp/Cpk, correlation analysis) to ensure product quality at scale.

Architect the manufacturing test infrastructure for AI server hardware products, spanning board-level validation through full rack integration and networking.

Drive Automation, Uptime & Yield

Lead the development of automated test processes and self-healing capabilities that reduce manual intervention, increase throughput, and improve first-pass yield across the production line.

Own functional test yield across shifts, lead triage efforts for test-station failures, and drive weekly production quality reviews with cross-functional partners.

Own the Test Ecosystem

Oversee the design and maintenance of production test software and automation frameworks using Python, Bash, and related tooling, including test sequencing, equipment control, data collection, and reporting pipelines.

Guide test fixture design and procurement, ensuring alignment to cost, scalability, and schedule requirements; engage in RFQ processes for optimal end-to-end test solutions.

Provide ongoing support for deployed test systems, implement configuration changes for new product variants, and maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure.

Be an Operational Leader

Take a data-driven approach, consistently utilizing metrics to measure performance gaps and increase productivity by improving processes at the local level while driving improvements on the global scale.

Compile and analyze test data using both automated reporting systems and exploratory analysis techniques to identify trends, root-cause failures, and drive corrective actions.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by partnering with hardware engineering and NPI test teams to develop test solutions from concept prototypes through production ramp, ensuring readiness at each phase gate.

Collaborate Across Teams

Work cross-functionally with hardware design, firmware, process engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure test requirements are aligned and products are designed for efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

Foster constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues across partner organizations.

Deliver actionable design-for-test (DFT) feedback to hardware and firmware development teams to improve testability and manufacturing efficiency for future platforms.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of managing system or software development teams experience

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

- Experience in systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading-edge IT organization

- Experience in managing system or software development teams

- Experience (hands-on) in systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, and operating systems

- Experience in agile software development methodology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

- Experience with Agile engineering practices (Kanban, continuous delivery, etc.)

- Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patterns

- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

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, KY, Florence - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually