manager software engineering Backend Engineer ic Master's · Posted Jun 26, 2026

About this role

Amazon is hiring a manager-level Backend Engineer in the software engineering function based in Irving, TX. The posting calls out experience with Java, React, AWS, SQL. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent.

Role
Backend Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
manager
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Irving, TX
Work mode
On-site
Education
Master's degree
Department
Corporate Operations
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
AI Summary
Manager III leading backend engineering teams designing and delivering AI-powered technical solutions using Java, React, AWS, and SQL. Responsibilities include system architecture, team leadership, risk mitigation, and strategic technical planning. Requires master's degree and expertise in complex system design.

Job description

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Offered Position: Manager III, System Dev
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Job Number: AMZ9890768

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation and successful delivery of technical solutions for complex problems using Artificial Intelligence, Java, React, AWS, SQL and Pega. Work on new software, systems, infrastructure, hardware, networking or automation improvements, or a refactoring of existing solutions. Deliver technology solutions which improve engineering and operational processes. Own systems, proactively identify and mitigate extant risks and deficiencies. Improve consistency and integration between the services. Improve the architecture, not just components or services, and make informed tradeoffs between tactical and strategic concerns at team or service level. Lead reviews of architecture, design, operations, process, or post-incident analyses. Participate in system reviews. Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business objectives and define technical direction. Hire, guide, lead, and develop a team of engineers.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $166,300/year to $225,000/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and two years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and two years of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) providing technical leadership, project management, and operations leadership for systems engineering for an Internet service or leading-edge IT organization; (2) hands-on experience in systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, and operating systems; (3) applying Agile software development methodology and Agile engineering practices including Kanban and continuous delivery; and (4) managing a system or software development team including human capital management, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, promotions, and terminations, as well as providing technical, non-technical, and administrative support.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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

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.

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