Sr. Systems Dev. Manager, Amazon Robotics Technical Support

We are seeking a Senior Systems Development Manager to lead and grow a high-performing team of Systems Development Engineers (SysDEs) responsible for building AI-powered automation tooling and managing global technical support operations. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership with operational excellence at scale, driving innovation that directly impacts the reliability and efficiency of our technical support systems worldwide.

As a Senior Systems Development Manager, you will own the strategy, execution, and delivery of automation platforms, AI/ML-driven solutions, and self-service workflows while simultaneously leading a 24/7 global technical support organization. You will be responsible for scaling the team, raising the technical bar, and delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, hands-on manager with a track record of leading engineering and support/operations teams to build high-performance, scalable and reliable automated workflows that solve real-world problems.

Key job responsibilities

Team Leadership & Growth: Build, mentor, and scale a growing team of Systems Development Engineers across multiple geographies. Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and operational excellence.

AI & Automation Tooling Development: Define and execute the technical vision for AI-powered automation platforms, including intelligent ticket routing, self-service workflows, predictive analytics, and generative AI solutions that reduce manual toil and improve resolution times.

Global Technical Support Operations: Own and manage a global, robotics technical support organization, ensuring 24/7 coverage, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement of support processes across regions.

Strategic Planning: Develop multi-year roadmaps that align automation investments with business priorities. Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML to transform support operations.

Operational Excellence: Establish and track key development and performance metrics (e.g., ticket reduction, time-to-resolve, automation coverage). Drive root cause analysis, problem management, and systemic improvements for the development team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, and program management teams to ensure supportability of new product introductions (NPIs) and influence system design for operability.

Technical Bar Raising: Set engineering standards, conduct design reviews, and ensure the team delivers scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing visibility into team performance, strategic initiatives, and investment needs.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we"d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!