Amazon · 11 hours ago
Software Development Manager - Navigation Intelligence, Geospatial
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the Navigation Intelligence team in Austin. The role involves overseeing the development of navigation systems that enhance the safety and experience of Amazon transporters by integrating on-device and cloud AI technologies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Leading a team of software engineers building navigation systems used by millions of transporters globally
Driving technical strategy for hybrid on-device/cloud AI architecture with low latency requirements
Partnering with routing optimization teams, platform/operations teams, and Science teams to deliver integrated navigation experiences
Working with route planning teams and Safety teams who depend on navigation accuracy metrics
Owning problem domains including pre-trip intelligence, real-time traffic detection and rerouting, location accuracy through sensor fusion, arrival/parking guidance, and alert prioritization
Managing technical roadmaps that balance innovation with operational stability
Developing engineering talent and building high-performing teams
Writing narratives and influencing VP-level technical decisions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems 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 designing native mobile experiences (iOS, Android, and Kindle) and mobile-optimized websites
Preferred
Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Knowledge of UX and/or CX design and usability
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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