Software Development Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software development and leadership, with experience in managing teams that deliver complex AI solutions. Your hands-on technical expertise allows you to guide your team effectively, ensuring they have the best environment to innovate and excel in developing physical AI solutions for dynamic real-world applications.

You possess deep knowledge of machine learning and robotics, particularly in creating foundational models for reasoning, perception, locomotion, and manipulation. Your experience working with AI researchers enables you to implement and optimize new model architectures at scale, driving the team's success in tackling ambitious challenges.

You are skilled in defining roadmaps and building physics-realistic simulation environments for reinforcement learning and synthetic data generation. Your ability to implement tooling for data creation and model experimentation is crucial for the continuous integration of new technologies into your team's workflow.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to advance the field of robotics. Your leadership style fosters innovation and encourages team members to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI and robotics.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the ML infrastructure team, focusing on creating model training and simulation environments for developing large robotics foundational models. You will collaborate with AI researchers to implement and optimize training processes for new model architectures, ensuring they are efficient and scalable across diverse robotic applications.

You will define the roadmap for your team, guiding the development of physics-realistic simulation environments that support reinforcement learning and closed-loop simulations. Your responsibilities will include implementing tooling for data creation and model experimentation, which are essential for the continuous improvement of your team's output.

As a Senior Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that your team delivers high-quality AI solutions that meet the ambitious goals set by Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics division. You will leverage Amazon's vast computational resources to tackle some of the most challenging problems in AI and robotics, driving innovation and practical impact in the field.

You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing your team members, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers in AI and robotics. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.

What we offer

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, equity, and sign-on payments. You will have access to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, ensuring that you and your family are well taken care of. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and robotics, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the future of technology.

You will be part of a dynamic team that is reimagining robotics from the ground up, tackling some of the most challenging problems in the industry. Your work will not only advance the field of robotics but also contribute to Amazon's mission of being Earth's most customer-centric company.