Software Development Manager, AWS Elemental MediaTailor

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.  

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you passionate about building and leading high-performing engineering teams in the dynamic world of video streaming and ad insertion technology? If so, we'd love to share an exciting opportunity with our team!

AWS Elemental Media Tailor is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team of engineers developing our industry-leading server-side ad insertion and reporting platform. As streaming continues to revolutionize how the world consumes content, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of video advertising technology. Key job responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 6-8 software engineers, fostering their growth and career development

Drive technical excellence and operational excellence across the team while maintaining high standards for code quality and architectural decisions

Partner with product management to define technical strategy and roadmap for Media Tailor Manage  team resources, sprint planning, and delivery of complex technical projects

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across AWSDrive hiring and team growth while maintaining a healthy, inclusive team culture

Ensure operational excellence through metrics, monitoring, and continuous improvement

Balance tactical execution with strategic long-term technical investments

A day in the life

Your day typically begins by reviewing operational metrics and any critical issues that may have occurred overnight across your team's services. In the morning, you might meet with product management to discuss upcoming feature priorities and review technical specifications for a new targeted advertising capability. Before lunch, you lead your team's standup, where you help unblock critical issues and ensure alignment on key deliverables.

Early afternoon might find you in a technical design review, providing architectural guidance on a new microservice that will enhance Media Tailor's ad decisioning capabilities. You then transition to a 1:1 meeting with one of your engineers to discuss their career growth and provide feedback on their recent technical proposal. Later, you collaborate with other AWS teams to plan the integration of a new AWS service that will improve Media Tailor's scalability.

Your day might include reviewing and providing feedback on hiring candidates, ensuring your team maintains a high bar while growing strategically. Throughout the day, you're balancing tactical needs – such as addressing customer escalations or reviewing operational metrics – with strategic initiatives like long-term architectural planning and team development. You end your day in a meeting with your peer SDMs, discussing cross-team initiatives and sharing best practices for scaling our services to meet growing customer demand.

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