Software Development Manager, Amazon Robotics (AR) Simulation

Amazon • Boston, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team building next-generation simulation tools and platforms for Amazon Robotics. In this role, you will manage a team of software engineers and data scientists, drive the technical vision and product roadmap, and deliver simulation capabilities that enable engineers and scientists across the organization to design, validate, and optimize robotic systems. You will champion modern software practices, reusable architectures, and AI-powered workflows to make simulation faster, more accessible, and more impactful.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 7+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
• 3+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience
• 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 life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams
• Experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems, or experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
• Experience developing, deploying and managing AI products at scale
• Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Operations Research, Robotics, Mathematics, or related fields, or PhD
• Experience with discrete event simulation, robotic system modeling, or digital twin technologies

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software engineers developing simulation tools, frameworks, and platforms that serve diverse customers
• Define and execute technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives, balancing near-term delivery with long-term platform investment
• Design and deliver reusable, modular software frameworks that scale simulation capabilities beyond the immediate needs
• Drive adoption of AI and generative AI to accelerate engineering workflows, improve developer productivity, and enhance simulation tools
• Collaborate with program teams, scientists, solution designers, and product managers to understand customer needs and translate them into product priorities
• Build self-service tools and platforms that enable users across multiple technical profiles and skill levels to run simulations independently
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle — requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations
• Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting career growth
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate status to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Stay current with advancements in simulation, robotics, and AI, and incorporate them into the team's approach

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager