At Amazon, we’re redefining what’s possible in technology, and we’re looking for a veteran Software Development Manager to join us in shaping the future of AI-powered innovation. If you’re driven by impact, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to lead high-impact projects at the intersection of GenAI and digital advertising, this is your moment to shine. You’ll lead a team of top-tier software engineers to build and scale Alexa+, our next-generation AI-powered personal assistant designed to revolutionize how customers interact with smart devices, home automation, and personalized services. You’ll also play a pivotal role in driving Amazon Ads’ explosive growth — the third-largest digital advertising player globally, behind only Google and Meta — as we expand into new markets, enhance ad technologies, and deliver unparalleled value to advertisers and users alike. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that directly contribute to Amazon’s mission: To be the most customer-centric company on earth. You’ll own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for critical monetization features, from ideation to launch, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proven track record as a Software Development Manager or engineering leader, with experience scaling products from concept to large-scale deployment.
- Deep expertise in SDLC management, software architecture, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong background in AI-powered systems, e-commerce, online advertising, search technologies, or related domains.
- A self-starter with a passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and a customer-first mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to align teams, articulate technical vision, and influence stakeholders across Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Shape the Technical Vision: Steer the design and architecture of large-scale, innovative software systems for Alexa+, driving GenAI-powered features, and supporting the rapid growth of Alexa Ads revenue streams.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product managers, UX designers, technical leads, and leadership to identify high-impact opportunities, align on roadmaps, and execute end-to-end solutions that fuel Alexa+’s evolution and Alexa Ads’ global expansion.
- Cultivate High-Performing Team: Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within cross-functional teams focused on scaling Alexa+ and advancing Alexa’s advertising capabilities.
- Champion Engineering Excellence: Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC, ensuring best practices in code quality, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical systems powering Alexa+ and Amazon Ads, while driving operational excellence at scale.
- Deliver Strategic Insights: Communicate transparently with stakeholders on project status, system performance, and business impact, ensuring alignment with Amazon’s vision to redefine customer experiences through Alexa+ and lead the digital ad market as a top-tier player.
About the team
Alexa Ads org leads all ads driven monetization initiatives for Alexa/Alexa+ digital personal assistant covering all Amazon Devices including Echo and Fire TV, and enables highly relevant experiences for 100s of millions of customers while providing a scaled economic model for Alexa.
We are located at the heart of sunny SoCal, and in the greenfield adventures of monetizing Alexa+ with her new remarkable GenAI-powered capabilities. Our owned tech stacks run the gamut from lightning-fast compute infrastructure to sleek customer-facing content rendering.
