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Software Development Manager, Fire TV Search & Discovery
Seattle, Washington, USAPosted 2 weeks ago
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
Alexa Video team's mission is to provide best in class content search and discovery experience on all Alexa endpoints like Fire TV, Echo Show, Alexa app etc. We do that by using state of the art AI technologies such as Large Language Model and other deep learning techniques while also developing differentiated customer interfaces like conversational search.
You will have an enormous opportunity to impact the customer experience that will be used every day by people you know. We’re looking for hands on engineering managers who are passionate about innovating on behalf of customers, demonstrate a high degree of ownership, and want to have fun while they make history.
As Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers who would develop software systems to develop LLM facing APIs and conversation interface to render the video search and play back experience across different end points. A successful candidate would have background on GenAI and prompt engineering . The candidate would have experience developing customer-facing experiences, excellent project management skills, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in ambiguous and fast changing environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
- Own the technical strategy that leads to improved search experience.
- Inculcate culture of experimentation and innovation.
- Own operational excellence of the services they own.
- Management of departmental resources, staffing, mentoring, career development, performance management of a best-of-class engineering team.
Alexa Video team's mission is to provide best in class content search and discovery experience on all Alexa endpoints like Fire TV, Echo Show, Alexa app etc. We do that by using state of the art AI technologies
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
You will have an enormous opportunity to impact the customer experience that will be used every day by people you know. We’re looking for hands on engineering managers who are passionate about innovating on behalf of customers, demonstrate a high degree of ownership, and want to have fun while they make history.
As Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers who would develop software systems to develop LLM facing APIs and conversation interface to render the video search and play back experience across different end points. A successful candidate would have background on GenAI and prompt engineering . The candidate would have experience developing customer-facing experiences, excellent project management skills, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in ambiguous and fast changing environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
- Own the technical strategy that leads to improved search experience.
- Inculcate culture of experimentation and innovation.
- Own operational excellence of the services they own.
- Management of departmental resources, staffing, mentoring, career development, performance management of a best-of-class engineering team.
Alexa Video team's mission is to provide best in class content search and discovery experience on all Alexa endpoints like Fire TV, Echo Show, Alexa app etc. We do that by using state of the art AI technologies
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually