AmazonSoftware Development Manager (SDM), Amazon Compensation Technology (ACT)
Amazon is hiring a Software Development Manager (SDM), Amazon Compensation Technology (ACT) in Vancouver, Canada. It pays CAD 171k-CAD 286k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- The posting mentions AWS, Lambda and DynamoDB among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 21,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Lead a software development team building large-scale distributed compensation systems utilizing modern cloud technologies and internal tools.
We are building new software products and large-scale distributed systems to manage the compensation experience for Amazon's rapidly growing workforce. We are empowered to think big at Amazon, and the Compensation Technology team is doing just that. We are using AI in every way, shape, and form to delight our customers, become more efficient, and deliver smart solutions. Where third-party products don't scale to meet our needs, we build our own solutions that provide the scalability and flexibility we require. We leverage the latest AWS technologies like Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Redshift, and S3 to build highly scalable solutions.
Successful candidates will be strong leaders who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivering large-scale solutions. You will guide your team through all aspects of the agile software development lifecycle, including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing, and operations. You will push your team to own solutions end-to-end through full-stack software development.
If you find redefining and building new platforms from the ground up exciting, enjoy working with new technologies to solve complex problems, and thrive in all stages of product development, we want to hear from you.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering 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
Preferred qualifications
- Experience 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
CAN, BC, Vancouver - 171,400.00 - 286,200.00 CAD annually
How we rate this
Software Development Manager (SDM), Amazon Compensation Technology (ACT) at Amazon rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where software development was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where team management was part of your work. What did you do?
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