Software Development Manager III, Just Walk Out Tech

$166,400 - $287,700/Yr

Amazon - Issaquah, WA

Full-time - Manager

Issaquah, WA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Software Development Manager III for Just Walk Out Tech at Amazon is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the design and development of embedded software systems that enhance retail technology solutions. This role involves managing the full cycle of product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in embedded systems, machine learning, and computer vision technologies. The manager will also focus on operational excellence and mentoring team members to foster a culture of technical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Shape the organization and processes for building embedded software systems.
• Recruit, manage, and lead a world-class team of software and system developer engineers.
• Collaborate with hardware, reliability, manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure teams to execute software and firmware deliverables.
• Make high-judgment decisions on feature prioritization and operational efficiency improvements.
• Design and implement robust production-grade firmware solutions for embedded IoT devices.
• Raise the bar on operational excellence for existing technical solutions.
• Lead design reviews and process improvements to foster technical innovation.
• Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to define better interfaces for IoT solutions.
• Develop software and cloud metrics for data-driven business decisions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems.
• Knowledge of engineering practices for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in communicating with users and senior leadership to collect requirements and describe product features.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and managing software engineering teams.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences