
Amazon 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.
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global internet connectivity service? The Leo Payload Radio team is responsible for the software and services for Payload Mode Management, Paylaod phased Array Antenna (PAA) platform, Payload Radio Link management. This team oversees the development of architecture, solutions, and a roadmap for managing embedded systems within payload, as well as applications for space maintenance, telemetry, over-the-air updates, and various other features. As the Software Development Manager of this team, you will guide a group of engineers in addressing these challenges, while also focusing on team development and upholding a high standard for delivery quality.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Recruit and develop top talent to achieve the team's objectives.
- Establish and steer the team's long-term vision.
- Manage resource allocation to meet both business objectives and career development targets.
- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.
- Collaborate closely with engineers to design and implement optimal technical designs and strategies.
- Ensure project timelines are met, prioritizing tasks and managing team workload effectively.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
- Maintain close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align software development with overall company goals.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices in software development.
- Provide regular performance feedback and career development guidance to team members.
About the team
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.
The Leo Payload software team is responsible for life-cycle management of RF links, and transporting customer data and Leo management/control traffic over RF & Optical links in the Leo system.
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- 5+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
USA, WA, Redmond - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

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