Software Development Manager, AI Automation, Prime Video

Software Development Manager, AI Automation, Prime VideoPrime Video is changing the way people watch movies, TV shows, and live sports, offering a vast library of content to a global audience. We are constantly innovating to enhance the customer experience, from how content is discovered and consumed to how we produce and deliver it at scale. Our mission is to be the premier entertainment destination, and we achieve this through a relentless focus on the customer, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to technical excellence. We are forming a new organization within Prime Video to redefine our operational landscape through the power of artificial intelligence. As part of this initiative, we are seeking a hands‑on Software Development Manager to lead a core team of front‑end and back‑end engineers. You will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the agentic AI solutions that will automate complex business processes across Prime Video. This is a chance to build from the ground up, working closely with product and science leaders to turn a bold vision into the software that powers it. This role is critical to our strategy, and you will be at the forefront of building the technology that allows Prime Video to operate more efficiently and innovate faster for our customers. Key job responsibilities Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, developing their skills and helping them grow their careers. Lead your team to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high‑quality automated systems and services. Partner closely with product managers, applied scientists, and other technical teams to deliver on the product and technical roadmap. Drive engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement. Provide technical leadership and guidance, influencing the strategic direction by understanding customer needs and technical opportunities. Manage project priorities, anticipate bottlenecks, and make trade‑offs to balance business needs with technical constraints. Communicate with stakeholders and senior leadership about your team's strategy, technical designs, and project delivery. About the team This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of automation at Prime Video through innovative engineering solutions. If you're passionate about building scalable systems that leverage AI technology to drive business impact, we want to hear from you. Basic Qualifications7+ years of engineering experience 3+ years of engineering team management experience 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi‑tier web services 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 partnering with product or program management teams Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems Preferred QualificationsExperience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr