Software Development Manager, Translation Services
In Translation Services, we enable global interaction with Amazon products in various languages by providing translation APIs and delivery mechanisms to content systems and tech teams. Our goal is to support content localization at the required speed, quality, and cost.
Key job responsibilities
As an experienced Software Development Manager, you will drive the global expansion of applications and services by building scalable distributed systems responsible for delivering billions of translations daily with low latency and high availability. You will promote engineering best practices, ensure system resilience during peak events, and balance trade-offs between competing interests. You will collaborate with engineers and leadership to define a vision that supports Amazon's growth in translated content delivery while minimizing costs.
A day in the life
Our focus is to ensure our delivery systems provide excellent experiences for Amazon customers and internal teams requiring low latency, high availability content delivery. The data we collect informs KPIs on translation coverage and quality, guiding business decisions.
About the team
You will lead top-tier engineers supporting tier 1 services at Amazon, preparing the team for peak support events, and collaborating on planning efforts across the organization.
Minimum qualifications
* 3+ years of engineering team management experience
* 7+ years of engineering experience
* 8+ years of experience in developing multi-tier web services
* Knowledge of software/hardware/network development lifecycle practices
* Experience partnering with product or program management teams
* Experience supporting highly available, scalable systems
Preferred skills
* Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and leadership
* Experience recruiting, mentoring, and managing software engineers
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results. For workplace accommodations, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
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