Software Development Manager, SDM - Launch Ground Equipment Software

Project Leo • Redmond, WA

15h

About The Position

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. 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. -

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed