Amazon Sr Manager Software Development EC2 Accelerated Nitro 

Germany, Berlin 

616129870

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the optimization and innovation of our EC2 platforms through technical expertise. Your ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable communications will be essential, as you develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans while ensuring team performance. Success in this position requires developing managers and engineers, with a focus on delivering scalable, reliable solutions.The role requires a technical foundation in operating systems and software development, combined with refined skills in product planning and program management. Your demonstrated excellence in operations and communication abilities will be crucial in building lasting relationships with both leadership and customers.This opportunity is ideal for a leader who values innovation and meaningful impact. Success requires experience in managing complex projects, ability to forge cross-functional partnerships, and enthusiasm for solving multifaceted technical challenges. You will work with advanced technologies and diverse stakeholders while shaping significant outcomes in cloud computing.Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic vision aligned with business objectives, ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery of commitments
• Build and maintain strategic relationships across global teams, coordinating technical initiatives and driving collaborative solutions
• Partner with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to define and implement technical roadmaps that drive innovation and customer value
• Establish trust with leadership and customers through precise, timely communication that balances technical depth with business context
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through effective incident management and on-call processes, ensuring system resilience and reliability
• Lead the development of hypervisor technologies while building organizational capability through strategic hiring, mentoring, and talent development
• Evaluate and translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable solutions, effectively communicating risks and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive organizational influence through technical expertise and collaborative leadership, coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams worldwideA day in the life
The dynamic nature of the position requires balancing immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives. You'll find yourself moving fluidly between technical discussions, people leadership moments, and strategic planning sessions. This varied landscape offers continuous opportunities to influence both the immediate success of your teams and the future direction of EC2 Accelerated Nitro, all while ensuring customer workloads run reliably and efficiently.Build the most feature-rich virtualization technology in the cloud.ABOUT AWS:Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
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- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years of engineering experience with planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
- 7+ years of engineering team management experience
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
- Demonstrable experience hiring and developing top talent, managing managers, and partnering with product management teams

- Experience working with Linux software
- Understanding of critical performance areas of the operating system, and the influence of the kernel
- Experience designing and implementing a software development life cycle
- Experience understanding and mapping business needs to engineering requirements