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Amazon Software Development Manager, SDM - Ground Equipment Software and Satellite Lab in Redmond, Washington
Description
Project Kuiper 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 applications and system devs responsible for ground venues such as test satellites and test equipment. Our mission is to ensure the software required for satellites and ground equipment is built, deployed and tracked continuously for reliability and consistency. Our focuses are on reliability, accessibility, and autonomy.
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.
Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmap
Hire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.
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.
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
Project Kuiper 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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of software development experience.
3+ years of experience building software with hardware interface
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $148,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.