Software Development Manager – Amazon, Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Amazon
Amazon is hiring a Software Development Manager in Vancouver, British Columbia, to lead engineering teams building the next generation of systems behind the company’s global retail ordering experience.
This technical leadership opportunity focuses on large-scale distributed systems that support the customer journey from shopping cart and checkout through order processing, order history, delivery and post-purchase actions such as refunds.
Leading Amazon’s Core Ordering Technology
The Software Development Manager will work within Amazon’s eCommerce Services organization, where the Ordering platform supports critical stages of the retail purchase lifecycle. These services must remain secure, reliable, scalable and responsive while processing activity from customers around the world.
The position combines engineering leadership, team development, technical architecture and product strategy. The successful candidate will help establish the direction of a growing Vancouver engineering team while collaborating with product managers, stakeholders and other technical organizations.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily responsibilities centre on building strong engineering teams, setting technical priorities and ensuring complex product capabilities are delivered reliably and on schedule.
Engineering Team Leadership
Recruit, mentor, motivate and develop software engineers while creating an inclusive team environment focused on strong performance and professional growth.
Technical Architecture
Guide architecture and system design discussions involving distributed services, reliability, scalability and the resolution of complex engineering problems.
Product Roadmap Development
Define the team’s technical vision and roadmap while connecting engineering priorities with customer requirements and long-term business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with customers, product managers, program teams, stakeholders and senior leaders to coordinate the successful delivery of new capabilities.
Delivery and Risk Management
Prioritize team goals, manage complex dependencies and identify risks early enough to protect delivery schedules and system quality.
Operational Excellence
Promote strong engineering practices across coding, reviews, source control, testing, deployment, certification and live-site operations.
Experience Required for This Position
Candidates need at least three years of engineering team management experience and seven years of direct experience working within engineering organizations. The posting also requires substantial experience leading the development of multi-tier web services.
Applicants should have experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including work involving design patterns, reliability and scaling. Knowledge of the complete software, hardware and network development lifecycle is also required, along with experience partnering with product or program management teams.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This leadership opportunity requires a balance of technical depth, people management experience and the ability to make effective decisions in a complex engineering environment.
Ability to build, manage and develop teams of software engineers while maintaining clear expectations and supporting individual growth.
Strong understanding of designing reliable, scalable and high-performing services that operate across complex technical environments.
Capability to define product and engineering roadmaps while balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term platform objectives.
Confidence communicating technical designs, product features and strategic decisions to users, engineering teams and senior leaders.
Ability to investigate difficult technical issues, identify root causes and guide teams toward practical, sustainable solutions.
Compensation and Employment Information
Amazon has published an annual base salary range of CAD $171,400 to CAD $286,200 for this Vancouver-based position. Final compensation will depend on professional experience, qualifications and location.
The official posting states that total compensation may also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units. Eligible employees may receive health coverage, RRSP participation, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, paid time off and additional health and well-being resources.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this Software Development Manager opportunity can submit an application through Amazon’s official careers website. Applicants should ensure their résumé clearly demonstrates engineering management, distributed systems architecture and software delivery experience.
Amazon states that accommodation support is available during the application, interview and onboarding process for candidates who require workplace adjustments.