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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of multi-component software systems across the full development lifecycle, from defining technical strategy through deployment and operational excellence.
- Own your team's architectural direction, making informed trade-offs between scalability, performance, security, and maintainability while ensuring software is extensible for future needs.
- Collaborate with engineers across related teams to align on system interfaces, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver integrated solutions that serve customers effectively.
- Mentor and coach engineers on your team and beyond, raising the engineering bar through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance that helps others grow.
- Evaluate and integrate generative artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies where appropriate, applying responsible practices to improve team productivity and software quality.
A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing a technical design document from a teammate, providing feedback that sharpens the approach before implementation begins. After a quick standup, you dive into coding a critical component of a system your team is building, ensuring it meets the high bar for clarity, error handling, and documentation you set for yourself. In the afternoon, you join a cross-team architecture discussion to align on shared interfaces, then wrap up by pairing with a junior engineer to help them work through a tricky problem.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Location: USA, WA, Bellevue
Salary Range: 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?
At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this sounds interesting to you, apply and come chart your own path at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of multi-component software systems across the full development lifecycle, from defining technical strategy through deployment and operational excellence.
- Own your team's architectural direction, making informed trade-offs between scalability, performance, security, and maintainability while ensuring software is extensible for future needs.
- Collaborate with engineers across related teams to align on system interfaces, resolve cross-team dependencies, and deliver integrated solutions that serve customers effectively.
- Mentor and coach engineers on your team and beyond, raising the engineering bar through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance that helps others grow.
- Evaluate and integrate generative artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies where appropriate, applying responsible practices to improve team productivity and software quality.
A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing a technical design document from a teammate, providing feedback that sharpens the approach before implementation begins. After a quick standup, you dive into coding a critical component of a system your team is building, ensuring it meets the high bar for clarity, error handling, and documentation you set for yourself. In the afternoon, you join a cross-team architecture discussion to align on shared interfaces, then wrap up by pairing with a junior engineer to help them work through a tricky problem.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Location: USA, WA, Bellevue
Salary Range: 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Development Manager
Document your management credentials now
Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project delivery records showing you directly supervised engineers. PERM audits frequently target Software Development Manager roles, so having contemporaneous proof of team leadership and technical oversight saves weeks during the process.
Target employers already running PERM cases
Companies with active PERM filings for software roles have proven internal processes and immigration counsel in place. Filtering by employers with a consistent history of sponsored software management hires narrows your list to realistic sponsorship candidates before your first conversation.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires a master's degree or equivalent, push for EB-2 classification, which skips the prevailing-wage Tier 2 level and often moves faster for Rest-of-World nationals. Ask the employer's immigration attorney how they intend to classify the position before the PERM job description is drafted.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and role level throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for Software Development Managers in your metro area so your offer aligns before PERM is filed.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter Software Development Manager openings by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate to reach employers already committed to permanent residency sponsorship, not just H-1B visa transfers. This cuts the negotiation stage where most candidates lose ground.
Negotiate a portability clause into your offer letter
Under AC21 portability, you can change to a same-or-similar employer once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days. Getting a written acknowledgment of this right in your employment agreement protects you if the company is acquired or restructures while your green card is in progress.
Green Card Software Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Software Development Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because employers typically require a master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. If the employer drafts the job description to require only a bachelor's degree plus experience, the role defaults to EB-3. Which category applies depends on how the employer documents the minimum requirements during PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery that resets each fiscal year. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM preparation and DOL processing typically add one to two years before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, making earlier employer conversations more valuable for Software Development Managers.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the offered wage. For Software Development Manager positions, this typically includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. DOL reviews the recruitment results and certifies the application before your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. Audit requests are common for management-level technology roles.
How can I find Software Development Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Development Manager openings specifically by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship availability, so you can focus on employers already committed to permanent residency sponsorship rather than cold-applying and negotiating from scratch. Targeting employers with a demonstrated PERM filing history in software management roles is the most direct path.
Can I switch employers while my Software Development Manager green card is in progress?
Yes, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same-or-similar occupation without restarting the process. Software Development Manager roles generally satisfy the same-or-similar standard for other senior engineering management positions, but confirm the match with USCIS guidance and your new employer's immigration counsel before resigning.