Software Development Manager, Amazon Linux, Amazon Linux

Amazon

📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Full-time other-general Posted March 03, 2026

Job Description

Description

Amazon is looking to hire an experienced engineering leader to lead our core packaging teams within the Amazon Linux organization. Amazon Linux is a Linux distribution optimized for AWS, powering millions of EC2 instances worldwide. This role focuses on leading teams responsible for building, maintaining, and delivering RPM packages for foundational components, including compilers (e.g., GCC, Clang), toolchains, and other core development tools.



The successful candidate will own own the end-to-end delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant packages that enable developers to build and run applications efficiently on AWS. As an SDM, you will combine strong technical expertise in Linux systems and packaging with exceptional people management skills to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.



After joining, you will quickly become a key partner to the leadership team, where you will...