At Amazon, we're pushing the boundaries of multilingual AI, and Alexa International is at the heart of this revolution. We're the team that enables Alexa to converse fluently in multiple languages, understand diverse cultural contexts, and provide locally relevant experiences to millions of customers worldwide. We're seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to join our Alexa International team in our mission to create the world's most versatile and culturally adept digital assistant.
In this role, you'll oversee multiple backend services that are fundamental to delivering personalized, culturally appropriate experiences for our international customers. Your leadership will be instrumental in enhancing Alexa's natural language understanding across languages, improving cross-lingual customer experience, and ensuring seamless integration of local content and services. Your work will directly impact how Alexa communicates with users around the globe.
If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges in a global context and want to shape how millions of international customers interact with AI, this team is for you.
Key job responsibilities
Hiring, developing, and mentoring engineers, and managing the day-to-day activities of the engineering team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Work closely with the engineers and scientists to architect and develop the best technical design and approach.
Owning the strategic planning and project management for long-term engineering projects, creating value for our customers.
Communicating effectively with senior management as well as with colleagues from software engineering teams, and other technical and business teams
A day in the life
You will lead the software development lifecycle for enterprise-scale solutions, from initial architecture through production deployment. Your responsibilities include feature prioritization, technical design, and quality assurance. Success in this role requires experience building teams that deliver scalable, global software systems while maintaining our dual commitment to customer satisfaction and engineering excellence.
About the team
Alexa International Tech is dedicated to expanding Alexa's global footprint through innovative technology solutions. We enable Alexa to speak more languages, understand diverse cultural contexts, and deliver locally relevant experiences worldwide. Our team builds and maintains critical infrastructure and tools that power international expansion, while also developing unique features specifically designed for global audiences. We work closely with teams across Amazon to ensure Alexa provides delightful, culturally appropriate experiences to customers around the world.
