The Software Development Manager will lead an engineering team for Amazon MSK, a fully managed service that helps customers process streaming data using Apache Kafka. This role requires enthusiasm for data streaming and applying open source technologies to address customer business needs at AWS scale.

The SDM will be required to build a High-Performing & Inclusive Team. Drive results by attracting and developing a team that welcomes and leverages diverse backgrounds and skills. Your primary responsibility involves leading others while strengthening our inclusive culture.

*Work/Life Harmony*
The MSK team maintains core office hours from 10am to 4pm in Seattle, with flexibility for occasional remote work. The on-call rotation occurs once every 2-3 months as builder-operators of AWS services.

*Technical Leadership*
Lead your team in building and operating Apache Kafka to build the best in cloud Kafka experience. Partner with the open source community to define features and roadmap. Integrate emerging open-source technologies at AWS scale. This role requires diving deep into Kafka internals - if you enjoy thoroughly understanding complex systems, this position may suit you well.

*Professional Development*
Contribute to the Data Streaming organization's culture and execute initiatives that benefit all teams. As MSK expands to serve increasing customer demand, opportunities emerge to grow your influence and develop other leaders.

*Utility Computing (UC)*
AWS UC delivers product innovations - from foundational services like S3 and EC2 to new features that differentiate AWS services. Support development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Platform, and Productivity Apps services, including specialized security solutions.

*AWS Overview*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) pioneered and leads cloud computing through continuous innovation. Our comprehensive platform powers businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.

*Career Growth*
Access knowledge-sharing, mentorship and development resources to enhance your professional growth as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer

About the team
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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.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.