Software Development Manager, Alexa Ads

Senior • On-site

$166,400 - $287,700/yr

Irvine, CA

DESCRIPTION

At Amazon, we’re redefining what’s possible in technology, and we’re looking for a veteran Software Development Manager to join us in shaping the future of AI-powered innovation. If you’re driven by impact, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to lead high-impact projects at the intersection of GenAI and digital advertising, this is your moment to shine. You’ll lead a team of top-tier software engineers to build and scale Alexa+, our next-generation AI-powered personal assistant designed to revolutionize how customers interact with smart devices, home automation, and personalized services. You’ll also play a pivotal role in driving Amazon Ads’ explosive growth — the third-largest digital advertising player globally, behind only Google and Meta — as we expand into new markets, enhance ad technologies, and deliver unparalleled value to advertisers and users alike. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that directly contribute to Amazon’s mission: To be the most customer-centric company on earth. You’ll own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for critical monetization features, from ideation to launch, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

- A proven track record as a Software Development Manager or engineering leader, with experience scaling products from concept to large-scale deployment.
- Deep expertise in SDLC management, software architecture, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong background in AI-powered systems, e-commerce, online advertising, search technologies, or related domains.
- A self-starter with a passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and a customer-first mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to align teams, articulate technical vision, and influence stakeholders across Amazon.

Key job responsibilities
- Shape the Technical Vision: Steer the design and architecture of large-scale, innovative software systems for Alexa+, driving GenAI-powered features, and supporting the rapid growth of Alexa Ads revenue streams.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product managers, UX designers, technical leads, and leadership to identify high-impact opportunities, align on roadmaps, and execute end-to-end solutions that fuel Alexa+’s evolution and Alexa Ads’ global expansion.
- Cultivate High-Performing Team: Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within cross-functional teams focused on scaling Alexa+ and advancing Alexa’s advertising capabilities.
- Champion Engineering Excellence: Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC, ensuring best practices in code quality, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical systems powering Alexa+ and Amazon Ads, while driving operational excellence at scale.
- Deliver Strategic Insights: Communicate transparently with stakeholders on project status, system performance, and business impact, ensuring alignment with Amazon’s vision to redefine customer experiences through Alexa+ and lead the digital ad market as a top-tier player.

About the team
Alexa Ads org leads all ads driven monetization initiatives for Alexa/Alexa+ digital personal assistant covering all Amazon Devices including Echo and Fire TV, and enables highly relevant experiences for 100s of millions of customers while providing a scaled economic model for Alexa.

We are located at the heart of sunny SoCal, and in the greenfield adventures of monetizing Alexa+ with her new remarkable GenAI-powered capabilities. Our owned tech stacks run the gamut from lightning-fast compute infrastructure to sleek customer-facing content rendering.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of engineering team management 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los 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. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in the cozy confines of his Seattle garage, Amazon.com, Inc. quickly evolved from a humble online bookstore to a colossal e-commerce powerhouse. Today, it offers an extensive range of products from DVDs and electronics to furniture and groceries. With a global footprint that spans continents—from Canada and the UK to Japan and Brazil—Amazon's presence is truly international. The company has not only diversified into various domains, including acquiring Twitch in 2014 and venturing into the film industry in 2015, but also introduced initiatives like the brand registry program to safeguard intellectual property. Despite the hurdles of labor relations and competitive practices, Amazon remains a dominant force in the global e-commerce landscape.