Amazon is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead engineering for the Aurora Control Plane, a critical part of Amazon Web Services. The role typically requires strong experience managing software engineers, designing and delivering distributed systems, and working with cloud services, databases, APIs, and large-scale production environments. Candidates should demonstrate technical judgment, a track record of delivering reliable products, and the ability to recruit, coach, and develop high-performing teams. Responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing priorities and delivery, improving operational excellence, partnering with product and service teams, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders. Experience with agile development, system architecture, customer-focused product delivery, and building inclusive teams is expected.
Amazon is a global technology and commerce company serving customers through online retail, logistics, digital media, advertising, and cloud computing. Its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), provides infrastructure, databases, analytics, artificial intelligence, storage, security, and developer tools to organizations worldwide. Amazon’s culture emphasizes customer focus, ownership, innovation, high standards, and data-informed decision-making. The company operates large-scale services that support millions of customers and businesses, creating opportunities for engineers and managers to work on complex, highly reliable systems. In Ireland, Amazon has significant operations in Dublin and other locations, including AWS engineering, business, operations, and corporate teams. Employees commonly receive competitive compensation, equity, health benefits, pension support, and opportunities for international collaboration, although the exact package depends on level, experience, and location.
Ireland offers strong opportunities in software engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, finance, medical technology, and multinational technology companies. Dublin is the main technology hub, while Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford also have growing employment markets. Irish workplace culture is generally collaborative, informal, and relationship-oriented, with English used widely in professional settings. The lifestyle combines lively cities, historic towns, coastal scenery, music, sport, and outdoor activities, though housing—especially in Dublin—can be expensive and competitive. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can live and work without a visa. Non-EU applicants normally need an employment permit; senior technology roles may qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, subject to salary and occupation requirements. Relocating workers should arrange accommodation early, obtain a Personal Public Service number, open a bank account, and review healthcare, taxation, transport, and rental costs before moving.
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