Engineering Manager - AWS IAM Control Plane Propagation

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for developing secure, scalable, and high-performance propagation components for the next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) Control Plane infrastructure at AWS.

About AWS IAM

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) allows customers to protect their cloud workloads by offering authentication and authorization capabilities across all AWS services. IAM powers one of the largest distributed systems globally, handling billions of transactions per second.

The IAM Control Plane team is innovating a new architecture aimed at enhancing the system's scalability and availability. This group will design and deliver highly available, resilient, secure, and distributed propagation services linking the IAM control plane with the data plane.

Organization Context

Within AWS Utility Computing (UC), this role supports cutting-edge developments across Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity applications. The UC team delivers foundational services such as Amazon S3 and EC2 and provides specialized security solutions for diverse AWS customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for AWS IAM services and architecture.
• Maintain operational ownership of globally used low-latency, high-availability authentication and authorization services.
• Drive talent management activities including recruitment, mentorship, coaching, retention, and performance appraisal for a top-tier engineering team.
• Report on development progress, quality assurance, operational status, and system performance to senior leadership.
• Ensure continuous optimization of operational metrics and automation tooling associated with team software.
• Manage daily engineering activities adhering to Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering projects on schedule.

About the Team

AWS IAM is essential for cloud security, providing scalable authentication and authorization services utilized by all AWS customers. The control plane hosts numerous services, workflows, and APIs enabling management of users, roles, credentials, and policies. The data plane processes nearly all AWS requests, ensuring high throughput with millisecond latency.

Work Culture and Values

AWS champions diverse career backgrounds and encourages applications from candidates whose experiences may not match every qualification. Work-life balance is prioritized through flexible work arrangements. The environment fosters inclusivity via employee-led affinity groups and diversity conferences focused on race, ethnicity, and inclusion.

Comprehensive mentorship programs and continuous learning opportunities support professional growth aligned with AWS’s aim to be Earth’s Best Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years managing engineering teams.
• Seven or more years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Three or more years designing or architecting scalable and reliable systems.
• Eight or more years leading the development of multi-tier web services.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations.
• Experience collaborating closely with product or program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for engaging users, technical teams, and senior leaders about requirements, product features, technical designs, and strategic direction.
• Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and managing software engineers to enhance team effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a competitive annual base salary range of 171,400 to 286,200 CAD. Total compensation may include sign-on bonuses and stock units. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amazon fosters an inclusive workplace free of discrimination on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally recognized protected categories. Accommodations for disabilities during the recruitment and hiring stages are available upon request.