Director, Software Development - Language Foundations, Amazon SW Builder Experience
Core
Lead Amazon's programming-languages strategy and modernization across Java, Rust, Python, TypeScript, Go, C/C++, Kotlin, and Swift, shaping the language ecosystem for internal builders and the open-source community.
Role type
Director, Software Development (Language Foundations)
Builds
Modern language runtimes, secure dependency repositories, and industry-standard language tools
Domain
Software Engineering, Programming Languages, Open Source, Systems
Required skills
Programming language design, compiler development, runtime optimization, open-source community leadership, standards body participation, large-scale technical strategy, multi-team management
Preferred skills
PhD in Computer Science, FAANG-scale leadership experience, recognized standing in language communities, experience leading platform migrations
Technologies
Java, Rust, Python, TypeScript, Go, C/C++, Kotlin, Swift
Responsibilities
Define multi-year roadmap for language foundations, align internal toolchains with industry conventions, curate secure third-party software repositories, influence CEO-level strategy, recruit and develop world-class language specialists
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical direction