Software Development Manager, Applied AI Solutions

About the role

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we are building business applications that leverage Amazon's unique experience and expertise, used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We blend vision with curiosity and real-world experience to create opinionated, turnkey solutions that solve enduring business challenges—ideal for customers who prefer to buy over build.

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the team building the next generation of AI agents that transform how Amazonians use AI. You will drive the vision, execution, and delivery of AI-powered solutions within the Amazon AI at Work (AIW) team, reshaping the future of hybrid (AI + human) work for business professionals. This role demands a leader who thrives in a fast-moving space, adapts quickly to evolving priorities, and takes initiative in defining and tackling ambiguity.

As a Software Development Manager, you will own the engineering roadmap, grow and develop a high-performing team, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex, end-to-end AI solutions. You will define the right problems to solve, set priorities in ambiguous spaces, and ensure your team delivers with quality and speed. You will proactively identify gaps and opportunities, innovate within constraints, and drive creative solutions even when resources, timelines, or requirements are tight.

This role requires balancing technical innovation with operational excellence and team health. You will take ownership of hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent while setting long-term technical direction and product roadmaps. You will build consensus through thoughtful discussions with stakeholders, scientists, and engineering peers across multiple teams, using strong technical judgment to inform architecture decisions and make strategic trade-offs.

About the team

The AWS Applied AI Solutions organization values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups and Global 500 companies alike.

We prioritize work-life harmony, offering flexible work hours and arrangements. Our inclusive team culture fosters learning and curiosity, with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events that celebrate diversity. We provide mentorship and career growth opportunities to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in building the next generation of AI agents that transform how Amazonians use AI.
• Drive the vision, execution, and delivery of AI-powered solutions for hybrid (AI + human) work.
• Define engineering roadmaps, set priorities in ambiguous spaces, and ensure high-quality, rapid delivery.
• Proactively identify gaps and opportunities, innovating within constraints to deliver creative solutions.
• Balance technical innovation with operational excellence and team health.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent while setting long-term technical direction.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, scientists, and engineering peers to build consensus and make strategic trade-offs.
• Remove obstacles for your team and make architecture decisions that drive transformative business outcomes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 1+ years of technical leadership and project management experience across the software development lifecycle.
• 1+ years of experience developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++.
• 1+ years of experience with service-oriented architecture and distributed programming.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related role.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live-site operations.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software features, and define product strategy.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and effectiveness.
• Experience developing, deploying, and managing AI products at scale.

Pay

Base salary range: $184,900 – $250,200 USD annually (Seattle, WA). Final compensation will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.