Software Development Manager

Who you are

• Experience partnering with product and program management teams
• 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 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 and Applied Scientists to improve their skills, and make them more effective
• Experience translating regulatory or compliance requirements into technical solutions

What the job involves

• We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team in the Selection Circularity engineering pillar within Selection Excellence Technology (SET), part of EU INTech
• This role owns the technical delivery for Amazon's circular economy, sustainability, and repair initiatives across European stores
• You will lead a team of software development engineers and applied scientists building the technology that helps customers make informed, sustainable purchasing decisions and enables sellers to participate in circular commerce at scale
• Your work will directly impact how millions of EU customers discover product durability, environmental scores, repair options, and compliance with evolving EU sustainability regulations (ECGT, Digital Product Passport, Environmental Score)
• This is a role where regulatory complexity meets customer experience innovation
• The EU is the global leader in sustainability regulation, and Amazon needs technology leaders who can translate regulatory requirements into customer-facing features that drive both compliance and competitive advantage
• Lead and grow a team of SDEs and applied scientists delivering circularity and sustainability technology across EU stores
• Own the technical delivery and roadmap for your charter, including Durability Index, Digital Product Passport (DPP), Environmental Score, warranty repair availability, and ECGT compliance
• Partner with Product Management, Science, and Business teams to define and deliver features that increase sustainable selection visibility and customer trust
• Drive engineering excellence: system design, operational health, code quality, and delivery velocity across the charter
• Collaborate with WW teams (Retail, Compliance, Seller Experience) to build solutions that scale globally while meeting EU-specific regulatory requirements
• Own the operational metrics for your charter, including repair availability targets (76%→90%), circular demand goals, and compliance deadlines
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent in a competitive European market
• Represent the team's technical work to senior leadership in business reviews, QBRs, and OP1 planning