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As we build improvements and new capabilities in S3 to match, the S3 Index presents interesting technical challenges in distributed systems. \nAs the leader of this organization, you will: \nLead teams of talented software engineers and managers, fostering their growth and development while delivering critical components of S3's architecture. \nOwn the vision and roadmap for the S3 Index Data Plane's systems and interfaces. \nInvent new ways to improve the customer experience for S3’s diverse customers. \nCollaborate with your teams and partner teams to invent, design, and develop highly available and scalable distributed systems. \nBuild and manage partnerships and cross-org commitments with customers and dependency teams. \nWork with your teams, your peers, senior management, and senior engineers to implement best practices in software development and operational processes. You are passionate about both building great software and great teams. 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You have a strong understanding of distributed systems and experience operating services at scale.\nBasic qualifications\n- 10+ years of engineering experience\n- 5+ years of engineering team management experience\n- Experience partnering with product or program management teams\n- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience partnering with product and program management teams\n- Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nLos 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. 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