We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team driving Amazon's business process automation — from checkout to fulfillment; building unified framework that drives both deterministic and agentic business workflows, while upholding Amazon's rigorous operational standards. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work on exciting greenfield projects that push the boundaries of Deterministic Automation with Artificial Intelligence. Your technical expertise in process automation combined with strong people management skills will be essential as you collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements while developing top talent.

This position offers an opportunity to shape both the technical direction and team culture. You will be responsible for establishing the team's vision, building its technical foundation, and creating an inclusive environment where innovation thrives. Your leadership will directly impact how Amazon evolves its automation capabilities with AI, delivering solutions that transform how our services and business processes operate and create value for customers.



Key job responsibilities
- Build and lead a software development team focused on Business process automation, including hiring internal and external talent, defining team structure, and establishing team culture and mechanisms
- Define the technical vision and architecture for greenfield projects, balancing innovation with practical implementation while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify requirements, establish success metrics, and deliver solutions that demonstrate measurable business impact
- Create mechanisms to evaluate automation performance, and implementing frameworks for continuous improvement
- Foster an inclusive team environment that promotes collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth while mentoring engineers across multiple levels


A day in the life
Your day begins with a stand-up meeting to align priorities across your emerging team. You'll spend time meeting with potential candidates for key roles, evaluating their technical skills and cultural fit. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to refine product requirements for your Automation project, facilitating technical discussions that balance innovation with practical implementation. You'll also dedicate time to developing architectural plans and establishing the technical foundation that will guide your team's work as it scales.