Senior Manager, Software Development – OpenSearch
Lead the engineering teams building OpenSearch at AWS, driving technical strategy and delivery for one of the world's most widely used open-source search and analytics platforms.
About the role
This is a senior engineering leadership role focused on the OpenSearch service at AWS. The position calls for an experienced people manager and technologist who can guide multiple software development teams, set a clear technical direction, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for a globally distributed customer base.
The successful candidate will be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and growing engineering talent, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and operational excellence. Working closely with product, science, and partner engineering teams, this leader will help define roadmaps and ensure consistent, on-time delivery of features and platform improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the end-to-end engineering execution for OpenSearch development teams
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to align technical investments with business goals
- Driving improvements in software quality, system reliability, and engineering productivity
- Championing best practices in design, code review, testing, and incident management
This role requires deep software engineering expertise combined with a proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing teams in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment.