Are you interested in shaping the future of AWS? Do you want to be part of building something with massive impact? The AWS Security Incident Response service team is looking for a strong software development manager to join us as we make security smarter and simpler for all AWS customers. Today is just the beginning, and we want you to be part of our journey to innovate the way in which our users experience security. If you want to be part of the development and launch of a new AWS service, we want to meet you!
As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to grow and make impact by overseeing the defining the system architecture, implementation of specific components, and shaping the overall customer experience. Together we build highly available, secure, scalable, distributed and event-driven systems. As an SDM, you will contribute to planning, as well as overseeing the full software development lifecycle, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and process improvement.
Key job responsibilities
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop new services that enhance security for AWS' global customer base. As a software development manager, you'll join a growing team of engineers focused on building transformative security services, working to reinvent how Amazon and our customers perceive and experience security. You will help set technical standards and shape technical architecture and engineering practices. You will coach team members to grow, helping each engineer to realize their maximum potential.
A day in the life
You will collaborate with engineering teams across AWS to design, deliver, and refine solutions that make it easier for our global customers to operate secure and compliant workloads within AWS. You'll work closely with our business team to ensure a clear understanding of the core problem we aim to solve. You'll partner with Product Management, UX Designer, and developers to create appropriate user stories and a roadmap.
Since the development and career progression of our team members is a priority, you will also coach and mentor the members of your team to support their growth and achievement of career goals.
About the team
The AWS Security Incident Response engineering team has several teams, with the majority of the team based in Northern Virginia. The team is driving AWS's new security growth initiatives. Our vision is to secure the world's workloads and create a brighter future for humanity. We work with customers and partners to develop security solutions that enable our service teams to deliver the right products and features. By harnessing security-relevant data, we gain insights and automate actions to mitigate customer security concerns proactively, ideally without requiring any action on their part.
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- 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 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
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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
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
