Interested in Amazon Echo and Alexa? We’ve already added dozens of new capabilities to Alexa since launch, including Pandora, Google Calendar, Audible, sports scores and schedules, and more. You might've noticed the launch of Alexa calling and messaging; but as its still day! Alexa Communications is looking for a passionate engineering manager to help drive our vision and create even more exciting, new features and magical experiences that foster personal interactions in the right place and at the right time. We’re working hard, having fun, making history; come join us to build cutting edge new technologies and the “communication brains in the cloud”. As a key leader of the communications team you will be responsible for development and launch of new Alexa communications capabilities. You will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping define these product features, drive the system architecture, and spearhead the best practices that enable a quality product. The ideal
· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field · 7+ years of experience designing and developing interactive consumer applications · 3+ years of experience managing software development teams · Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Java, C/C++, C#) and open-source technologies · Experience leading work on software systems that have been delivered to customers. · Experience managing projects and teams in an Agile environment.· MS, Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering · A strong track record of project