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Software Development Manager - Amazon Redshift Catalog, Amazon Redshift

Amazon

Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)

Base salary $212,700  to $287,700

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in East Palo Alto, CA

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  • LocationEast Palo Alto, CA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

We are searching for a Software Development Manager with passion for building large-scale database systems optimized for efficient query processing and ease to use. If you are motivated by working in fast-paced environment, have full ownership of your work, and build a team of excellent engineers – this role is for you!

Amazon Redshift is rapidly growing, fast, fully managed, petabyte-scale data warehouse service in the cloud. It enables customers to dramatically increase their query performance when analyzing virtually any size data set using the same SQL-based business intelligence tools they use today. At the center of the Redshift Data warehouse is the team responsible for building the most intelligent and performant query execution engine. This team uses data from our service deployment to determine and deliver high value projects. This includes the development of novel query execution techniques for industry-leading query performance.

Key job responsibilities

As a Software Development Manager at Amazon Redshift, you will:

  • Take overall responsibility for growing and leading a database software development team responsible for rethinking the assumptions behind traditional databases to build and grow the database service in cloud.
  • Shape a culture of innovation and serve your team of engineers so that they can leverage their full potential and grow.
  • Mentor a team of talented and experienced software engineers, complete hands-on technical work and provide leadership on complex technical issues, design tradeoffs, and feature and schedule prioritization.
  • Work with senior executives to develop business targets and resource requirements, influence our technical and business strategy.
  • Have the ability to define ground breaking products and the ability to hire and lead a team.

A day in the life

Joining the Amazon Redshift team gives you the opportunity to:

  • Work on the latest technology, as we constantly build the latest research concepts into Redshift.
  • Learn from the best, as you are working on challenging engineering tasks in a team of very experienced experts and managers that you will work closely with.
  • Be part of an inclusive environment that allows you to perform at your best, in a fun atmosphere.
  • Be part of a key pillar of AWS extensive service portfolio and impact thousands of Amazon Redshift customers who benefit from your contributions.

About the team

This position of the Software Development Manager for Amazon Redshift represents an opportunity to shape the technology and future of a rapidly evolving industry and business.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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
  • Experience partnering with product or 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

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
  • Master's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or PhD
  • Experience leading and influencing your team or organization, or experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, East Palo Alto - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($212,700) is above 77% of the 4,267 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 13 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,100; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $204,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Software Development Manager - Amazon Redshift Catalog, Amazon Redshift (this listing)$212,700 - $287,700
Software Development Manager, Core Search$212,700 - $287,700
Software Dev Manager, Amazon EMR$212,700 - $287,700
Manager III, Software Dev - AMZ27948.1$212,700 - $287,700
Software Development Manager, Classification&Policy Platform$212,700 - $287,700
Software Development Manager, Region Flexibility and Efficiency$212,700 - $287,700
Software Development Manager, Ring$212,700 - $287,700

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amazon roles · How to read the bar

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USA, CA, East Palo Alto - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually

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