Software Engineering Manager, AWS Commercial Applications, Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS)

Amazon

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), C++ Programming Language, Candidate Pipeline, Career Counseling, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Distributed Computing, Engineering, Engineering Management, Hardware Development, High Availability, Java, Leadership, Mathematics, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Programs, Product Strategy, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems/Internals Programming, Talent Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, VMWare, Virtualization, Web Programming, Web Services
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description Are you passionate about leading teams that design and develop highly available, large-scale services? Would you like to empower engineers to invent and build solutions for customers that truly make a difference in their business? Are you an experienced Software Development Manager with a background in VMware technologies and a self-starter who is excited to build something new and work at cloud scale? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a team on the Amazon Elastic VMware Service. A wave of innovation is bringing sweeping changes to EC2 services with new virtualization capabilities, deep platform integrations, and unimaginable scale-revolutionizing traditional thinking around how we run enterprise workloads in the cloud. We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team building new capabilities to help customers run VMware-based workloads on AWS. The AWS Commercial Applications team within Amazon EC2 defines and builds integrations with external software applications running in cloud environments and helps modernize enterprise customer workloads. Our team launched Amazon EVS in August 2025, and is rapidly expanding to continue building new capabilities for our customers migrating and running VMware-based workloads on AWS. As an SDM, you will lead a team of engineers, drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and deliver customer-focused solutions at scale. Key job responsibilities Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team of 10+ software development engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement while building diverse talent pipelines and developing engineers to achieve their full potential Own the complete software development lifecycle from requirements definition through design, implementation, testing, and operational excellence for Amazon Elastic VMware Service features, ensuring delivery of highly available, scalable solutions that meet customer needs Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions for integrating VMware-based workloads with AWS services, collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management, principal engineers, and external partners like Broadcom to define and execute the product roadmap Operate and scale a global AWS service with distributed customers and infrastructure, establishing operational excellence through metrics-driven decision making, automated monitoring, and proactive issue resolution while maintaining Amazon's high performance bar Take ownership of ambiguous, complex problems spanning multiple teams and organizations, breaking them down into actionable solutions, managing dependencies, and delivering results in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment Champion customer obsession by deeply understanding customer pain points, gathering feedback, defining requirements, and ensuring the team delivers first-class experiences that drive customer adoption and satisfaction Mentor and develop engineering talent through regular 1:1s, performance management, career development planning, and technical coaching, helping engineers grow their skills and advance their careers at Amazon About the team The Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) team helps enterprise customers modernize their VMware-based workloads on AWS. We're rapidly expanding our capabilities to support customers migrating from on-premises environments to AWS at cloud scale. Our team fosters a culture of innovation, ownership, and knowledge-sharing. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, creating an environment that celebrates mentorship through one-on-one coaching and thorough code reviews. We work closely with AWS platform teams and partners like Broadcom to deliver seamless integrations and revolutionary solutions for enterprise workloads. Basic Qualifications - 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 - 3+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience - 1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle experience - 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++ experience - 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture experience - 1+ years of developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems using distributed programming 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 Preferred Qualifications - 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. 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, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

About the Company

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At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles