We are searching for a Software Development Manager with passion for building large-scale database systems optimized for efficient query processing and ease to use. If you are motivated by working in fast-paced environment, have full ownership of your work, and build a team of excellent engineers – this role is for you!

Amazon Redshift is rapidly growing, fast, fully managed, petabyte-scale data warehouse service in the cloud. It enables customers to dramatically increase their query performance when analyzing virtually any size data set using the same SQL-based business intelligence tools they use today. At the center of the Redshift Data warehouse is the team responsible for building the most intelligent and performant query execution engine. This team uses data from our service deployment to determine and deliver high value projects. This includes the development of novel query execution techniques for industry-leading query performance.

Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Manager at Amazon Redshift, you will:
* Take overall responsibility for growing and leading a database software development team responsible for rethinking the assumptions behind traditional databases to build and grow the database service in cloud.
* Shape a culture of innovation and serve your team of engineers so that they can leverage their full potential and grow.
* Mentor a team of talented and experienced software engineers, complete hands-on technical work and provide leadership on complex technical issues, design tradeoffs, and feature and schedule prioritization.
* Work with senior executives to develop business targets and resource requirements, influence our technical and business strategy.
* Have the ability to define ground breaking products and the ability to hire and lead a team.

A day in the life
Joining the Amazon Redshift team gives you the opportunity to:
* Work on the latest technology, as we constantly build the latest research concepts into Redshift.
* Learn from the best, as you are working on challenging engineering tasks in a team of very experienced experts and managers that you will work closely with.
* Be part of an inclusive environment that allows you to perform at your best, in a fun atmosphere.
* Be part of a key pillar of AWS extensive service portfolio and impact thousands of Amazon Redshift customers who benefit from your contributions.

About the team
This position of the Software Development Manager for Amazon Redshift represents an opportunity to shape the technology and future of a rapidly evolving industry and business.

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.