Software Development Manager, Amazon Now

Software Development Manager, Amazon NowCome build the future of Quick Commerce with the Amazon Now (Tez) teamWe're building a brand-new, from-the-ground-up initiative in the fast-growing world of Quick Commerce, and we're looking for a passionate, driven Software Development Manager (SDM) to help lead the way.This is a true Greenfield opportunity where we're creating an entirely new shopping experience that reimagines how customers discover, shop, and receive products — all within minutes.Our charter spans the entire supply chain optimizations: from AI/ML based forecasting, automated buying to an efficient transhipment, seamless hub operations, best in class inventory management and delightful vendor experiences.You\'ll be joining a tight-knit, high-caliber team of Senior SDEs, Principal Engineers, Applied Scientists and TPMs who are energized by solving customer problems at scale.You\'ll have end-to-end ownership, deep technical challenges, and a rare opportunity to shape not just a product, but an entirely new business for Amazon.If you love building from 0 ? 1 and scaling from 1 ? 100, care deeply about customer experience, and want to supercharge your growth as a tech leader, this is your moment.Why this role is exciting:True Greenfield: No legacy, just impact.Architect, build, and innovate from scratch.Full Ownership: Own a dedicated business function across the Quick Commerce supply chain verticals, spanning multiple services.Learn Fast, make Big: Work alongside senior technical talent in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within Amazon.Shape the Future: Quick Commerce is one of the fastest-growing retail models globally — and you'll be at the center of it.Scale Worldwide: Play a pivotal role in launching/scaling Quick Commerce across both emerging and developed marketplaces.If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.Let's build something legendary together.Key job responsibilitiesOwn building Amazon first ground-up tech capabilities and productsYou will own building technology that innovates for the fast growing e-commerce domain in India and beyondTo enable this business initiatives, you will lead the definition and execution of strategic projects aimed at building best-in-class experience for customer and delivery experienceYou will have end to end ownership of cross-functional projects, including product definition, roadmap/resource planning and project executionYou will work closely with product, business, category and marketing leadership, including executive leadership at Amazon, to define the product and build vision for the programAt the heart of this role is technology innovation.You will be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical technical initiatives, right from building the vision, requirements definition, designing solution with Amazon first innovation in combination with leveraging Amazon's global technology solutions and delivering high quality scalable tech capabilitiesAs a leader, you will deliver through exceptional engineers and work closely with technical program managers, principal engineers while hiring and developing a world-class engineering teamAs an enthusiastic, motivated, curious, empathetic, reliable team member, you will drive the culture for the team and organization.As a strong people leader you will champion diversity and inclusion in your team and organizationYou will provide leadership and innovation in the design and implementation of services to enable new products and servicesYou will establish strong project management processes, standards and guidelines in the execution of high velocity and high impact deliveriesYou will champion operation and engineering practices in the team, exemplifying scalable product development lifecycle practicesAbout the teamWe are fast-paced and focussed team made of passionate and ambitious Amazonians who strive to build industry leading products while closely collaborating and having fun.The team is made of Amazon veterans and are working on first time in Amazon initiatives which will scale beyond India and grocery.The team follows a flexible and collaborative work culture with ample mentoring and guidance from senior leaders.The team values high ownership, bias for action and insist on highest standards and follows build fast and iterate fast methodology.The team is suitable for passionate leaders who are equally interested in contributing to business and product roadmap while leading a high performing and high velocity team.Basic Qualifications6+ years of engineering experience2+ years of engineering team management experience6+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experienceKnowledge 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 operationsExperience partnering with product or program management teamsExperience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategyExperience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineersOur 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.Posted: November 25, **** (Updated 1 day ago)Posted: December 16, **** (Updated 1 day ago)Posted: December 16, 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