Director, Language Foundations — Software Strategy
amazon development center usSeattle (WA)
Director, Language Foundations — Software Strategy
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amazon development center usSeattle (WA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Amazon seeks a Director of Software Development to lead Language Foundations, owning the programming-language strategy across Java, Rust, Python, TypeScript, Go, C/C++, Kotlin and Swift. This leader recruits and guides top language specialists and engineers, shaping the roadmap and external collaborations.
You will influence senior leadership, drive cross-team programs, and ensure alignment with Amazon's builder-centric products and security standards.
Before you apply
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A number in mind
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