Software Development Manager, In Rack Power

The AWS Hardware Engineering in Rack Power team is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to spearhead firmware development for the next generation of data center hardware. In this role, you will orchestrate the efforts of talented engineers to deliver unique hardware solutions and scale those for AWS customers. As a key member of the Firmware team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, guiding the development of embedded systems that power AWS's infrastructure. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology - come help us make history!

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strong leader, comfortable managing in a hyper-growth environment with a high degree of ambiguity. You will be a seasoned general manager, leading a firmware team to achieve AWS-wide outcomes. You will be an innovative, hands-on leader seasoned in building and leading teams developing solutions for the computing industry.

*Seattle is preferred location but also can be based out of Austin, TX.

Key job responsibilities

As the Firmware Team Manager, you will lead a talented group of firmware and systems engineers, fostering their professional growth and cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence. Your key responsibilities will include defining and presenting the annual roadmap for delivering high-quality firmware solutions to organizational leadership, ensuring alignment with AWS's strategic goals. You'll collaborate closely with AWS hardware and software teams to integrate firmware into the broader ecosystem of AWS Data Center services. Your role will extend beyond development, as you'll also support the deployment and operation of the developed software in AWS data centers, ensuring smooth implementation and optimal performance.

About the team

The AWS Hardware Engineering In Rack Power team is driving rapid innovation in the server power systems used by Amazon Web Services. Our designs are fundamentally changing the data center, providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. We design and build power equipment used by AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, Glacier, and Outpost. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems, and take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience

- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

- Knowledge of scripting languages (bash, python, etc.)

- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

- Experience with embedded software

- 7+ years of managing technical teams with significant personnel management experience and examples of developing engineers and building successful teams experience

- 5+ years' experience with software development in C / C++

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

- Experience developing in a Linux environment and in utilizing virtual machines

- Understanding of ARM and Intel architecture

- Understanding of Device Drivers

- Knowledge of communication protocols I2C, SPI, CoAP

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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