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Amazon Software Development Manager, Authentication Experience in Seattle, Washington
Description
We are AuthX, Authentication eXperience. We own Amazon's account creation and sign-in experiences. Every aspect of Amazon depends on our systems to know who the customer is; In order to shop, stream, or consume any of Amazon’s offerings the customer comes through us first. Whether you're watching The Expanse, shopping for groceries, or chatting with Alexa, you've crossed paths with our systems. A smooth transition is critical for authentication. If there’s friction in the process, we risk losing that customer. If it’s delightful and intuitive, we gift those new customers with an exceptional impression of Amazon. How can you help innovate on the experience of authenticating?
We have an opportunity for a Software Development Manager to manage a new team chartered to re-architect the authentication systems. You will hire and manage a diverse team of engineers to rebuild the authentication experience in new managed technologies over multiple years. Your team will shape the architecture of authentication at Amazon. Your team will work with teams in Seattle, Austin, and Hyderabad to deliver ongoing innovations while fundamentally changing the underlying architecture.
Your team will collaborate across disciplines. You will set an example for your team by working closely with product managers, UX designers and researchers, and business intelligence engineers to innovate, measure, analyze and refine the experiences we deliver to millions of customers across the planet on a daily basis. Our roles are all well defined, but we encourage individuals to cross boundaries and learn from each other.
You will set an example of work-life balance for your team, role modeling the right behavior. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. You will show your team how to strike the right balance between personal and professional life for happiness and fulfillment.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of engineering experience
3+ years of engineering team management experience
8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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