Forward Deployed Engineering Manager, AWS Forward Deployed Engin Jobs

Forward Deployed Engineering ManagerApplication deadline: Oct 6, 2026 A Forward Deployed Engineering Manager (FDE Manager) leads a pod of FDEs embedded within strategic enterprise customers, owning delivery execution, engineering quality, and team development for their scope. FDE Managers own pod-level outcomes — they ensure their team delivers production AI systems that meet customer expectations, develop their engineers' careers, and contribute to the broader FDE practice's engineering standards. FDE Managers operate at pod/multi-pod scope. They lead 5–15 engineers, own technical delivery across one or more concurrent customer engagements, and define what "great" looks like for their team. They represent the FDE team to customer engineering leaders and AWS stakeholders, balancing delivery execution with people development. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.Key job responsibilities:Lead FDE pod delivery. - Own delivery across one or more customer engagements. Staff and structure the team for optimal customer coverage. Define execution cadences and ensure consistent engineering quality across active programs. Requires up to 25% travel.Guide technical direction. - Provide technical oversight for customer AI programs within your scope. Review architecture decisions and ensure alignment with customer needs and AWS best practices. Resolve technical blockers and escalate strategically when needed.Own production excellence for your team. - Ensure operational standards, evaluation frameworks, and production readiness criteria are met for AI systems your team builds. Drive improvements that raise the operational bar within your scope.Build and develop the team. - Hire, develop, and retain FDE talent. Coach junior FDEs toward independence and career growth. Drive performance management and create development plans. Contribute to hiring bar and calibration standards.Accelerate customer adoption. - Identify opportunities to expand AI adoption within your customer engagements. Ensure learnings are codified into reusable patterns and fed back into the broader FDE practice.Basic Qualifications:3+ years of engineering team management experienceBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field7+ years of non-internship professional software development experienceCurrent, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph3+ years of experience working in an Agile, startup, or rapidly scaling environmentExperience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadershipExperience with agentic and spec-driven development (developing AI agents a plus)Experience building or deploying AI/ML applications in production environments at scalePreferred Qualifications:Experience working with teams that build and scale end-to-end production systemsExperience working in customer production environmentsExperience managing teams in customer-facing or consulting-adjacent engineering rolesBackground leading engineering teams in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly scaling environmentPrior experience with React, TypeScript, Python, and/or GoExperience managing delivery across multiple concurrent customer programs3+ years of leadership development and talent management experienceAmazon 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.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