Software Development Manager, SDM Launch Ground Equipment Software

Project Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. You will bring that vision to life by leading a team responsible for software required for satellite ground operations equipment and manage our test satellites infrastructure.

In this role you will manage a team of software engineers responsible for Satellite ground equipment which is the communication link to Satellites over CAN bus umbilical for both launch site Satellites & Lab Satellites. Our mission is to develop software features to meet the requirements of our launch site & lab customers.

Key job responsibilities
- Define and drive the multi-year vision for the team.
- Oversee resource allocation to ensure appropriate business and staff development goals are met.
- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.
- Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.
- Develop a strategy to have a single codebase that can support 1st & 2nd generation satellites.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmap
- Hire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About the team
Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

- 7 years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 5 years of engineering team management experience
- 3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

- 3 years of software development experience
- 3 years of experience building software with hardware interface

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 WA Redmond - 184900.00 - 250200.00 USD annually