Software Development Manager, Nitro SSD

Requirements

• work with external vendors and partner teams to collaborate on firmware development
• deliver using agile/scrum development methodology and software development practices
• drive innovation on architecture and feature design details
• work closely with hardware, software, firmware, validation teams, to drive product integration
• build at-scale operational excellence into product development and deployment practices
• hire, mentor and grow the organization to deliver the product roadmap

Additional Information

AWS Hardware Engineering Services support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. The AWS Hardware Engineering team is driving rapid innovation in the server and storage infrastructure used by Amazon Web Services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our Firmware Engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies. We are looking for a Software Development Manager experienced in SSD firmware development to own next-generation storage solution development for AWS world-scale compute and storage. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader seasoned in building and leading software and firmware teams developing vertically integrated, NAND-based storage solutions on custom-built storage controllers. As a manager, you will lead a team of highly motivated software developers who thrive on solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. The team couples software and firmware skill sets with storage and scalable software engineering disciplines to solve real-world data storage problems. You will lead a team building, validating, and operating software solutions across diverse technology domains, primarily embedded software platforms, in C/C++ and other languages, using both proprietary and open-source technologies and Amazon services. You are highly organized, data-driven, and passionate about recruiting, leading, and developing world-class engineering talent, and executing projects on fast-paced timelines. You will collaborate with internal and external development teams (architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, software services, vendors). You will establish strategic vision and drive tactical execution in defining and delivering new products and services. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology - come help us make history! What you will do: You will build and lead a team designing and building transformative AWS-specific hardware, firmware and software for non-volatile memory based storage solutions, including NAND-based SSDs. You will deliver scalable storage solutions and associated operational infrastructure to automate monitoring and analysis services. You will work closely with other AWS software teams to tailor and operate storage solutions for the AWS environment. Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The breathtaking scale of AWS, combined with a deep understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for component customizations that will directly benefit our customers. Why you will love it: You will lead a team of engineers working with teams across the company to build next-generation cutting edge solid-state drives and storage solutions. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver features and functionality to our customers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team and have ownership for the implementation of your work. Job location: Cupertino Key job responsibilities - Work backward from customer input and storage product requirements to plan and build SSD development roadmap - Work with external vendors and partner teams to collaborate on firmware development - Deliver using Agile/Scrum development methodology and software development practices - Drive innovation on architecture and feature design details - Work closely with Hardware, Software, Firmware, validation teams, to drive product integration - Build at-scale operational excellence into product development and deployment practices - Hire, mentor and grow the organization to deliver the product roadmap A day in the life - Lead planning and Sprint ceremonies - Design Reviews and technical discussions - Manage software practices and integrations - Audit and drive actions on validation reports - Lead product operational review - Report progress and updates

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