Launch Readiness Engineer

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sub Same Day (SSD) Operations Engineer to own end‑to‑end testing and validation of site configurations for new launches and retrofits. You will partner with Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, and Operations to drive milestones and ensure readiness before go‑live.

The role requires 3+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams, developing launch readiness frameworks, and strong MS Office skills. Travel up to 80% domestically is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go‑live phases.
• Experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks, and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end testing and validation of site configurations across new launches and retrofits, ensuring all virtual and physical systems are ready for operations prior to go‑live.
• Partner with internal teams (Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, Operations) and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Proactively assess configuration readiness, identify gaps or risks in advance of deployment timelines, and drive solutions to mitigate impact.
• Lead and coordinate execution efforts to validate that systems, equipment, and automated processes function per established standards and guidelines.
• Monitor and report on testing progress including significant milestones and conditions which would affect site launch cost or schedule.
• Solve ambiguous problems across multiple configurations and systems; develop scalable processes and mechanisms that improve readiness and reduce defects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple organizations to ensure alignment and timely handover.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that optimize the team's efficiency, improve site readiness visibility, and raise the quality bar for launches.
• Travel up to 80% domestically; travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Launch readiness

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Amazon in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sub Same Day (SSD) Operations Engineer to own end‑to‑end testing and validation of site configurations for new launches and retrofits. You will partner with Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, and Operations to drive milestones and ensure readiness before go‑live.

The role requires 3+ years of experience leading cross‑functional teams, developing launch readiness frameworks, and strong MS Office skills. Travel up to 80% domestically is expected.