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Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply next-gen advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools assistance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

We are actively seeking a Software Development Manager (SDM) in the Quality Technology and Services (QTS) organization within Global Robotics Delivery. You will be joining the Robotics Software Solutions (ROSS) team. ROSS team builds software services and tools to unlock the potential of robotics design-to-delivery value chain, manufacturing, new product introductions, and supply chain through automation and information centralization – by allowing Operations to analyze, predict trends, and detect device failures with a minimal data lift and code reusability. We directly work with customers and participate in defining the north star for pivotal products to drive supply chain planning for the entire Amazon Robotics products, resource allocation and operational planning productivity products and manufacturing movement softwares.

Key job responsibilities
1. Lead and Mentor a Talented Team: You will manage and mentor a cross-functional team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Your leadership skills will be pivotal in guiding the team through complex challenges and ensuring their professional growth.
2. Drive Technical Vision and Strategy: As the SDM, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical vision and strategy for the team. You will work closely with stakeholders, product managers, peer SDMs and Senior engineers to align your roadmap with business objectives.
3. Full-Stack Development Expertise: You will leverage your full-stack development experience to oversee the entire lifecycle of feature deliverables and influence the tech stack and testing strategy. Your hands-on expertise will be invaluable in guiding the team's technical decisions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
4. Agile Methodologies and DevOps Practices: You will champion agile methodologies and DevOps practices within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automated testing, operational excellence and efficient software delivery and release.
5. Collaboration and Communication: You will communicate with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy.