Sr Manager, SW development, Leo Payload

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance (medical, dental, eye

401(k) matching

paid time off

parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a senior software leader to own the RF Payload software roadmap and drive delivery for Kuiper’s satellite and ground gateway systems. You will hire and grow a diverse software team while aligning roadmap with customer needs.

You will guide system design, collaborate across hardware and software elements, and lead the satellite networking and ground systems software organization to deliver mission-critical capabilities at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• 5+ years of engineering team management.
• 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience.
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces with underlying hardware to fulfill the RF Payload needs.
• Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software and integrated mission outcomes perspective.
• Hire & Develop a diverse team of software engineers.
• Aid in the design of mission critical systems in Project Kuiper.
• Collaborate with your fellow team members to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software.
• Lead the Satellite networking and ground systems sw organization

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Agile development

Consumer software

Team growth & mentoring

Job description

Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces with underlying hardware to fulfill the RF Payload needs.
• Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software and integrated mission outcomes perspective.
• Hire & Develop a diverse team of software engineers.
• Aid in the design of mission critical systems in Project Kuiper.
• Collaborate with your fellow team members to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software.
• Lead the Satellite networking and ground systems sw organization

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.

A day in the life

This role is for a senior leader in the Kuiper Payload Software organization, responsible for driving the research & development, deployment and operation of RF Payload part of the Kuiper satellites and Ground Gateways. You will own the roadmap and mission for Software and work with your customers to refine requirements, understand constraints, hire & grow your team and iteratively deliver value to our customers.

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 connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Within Project Kuiper, Payload software team is responsible for life-cycle management of RF links, and transporting customer data and Kuiper management/control traffic over RF & Optical links in the Kuiper system.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

• Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces with underlying hardware to fulfill the RF Payload needs.
• Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software and integrated mission outcomes perspective.
• Hire & Develop a diverse team of software engineers.
• Aid in the design of mission critical systems in Project Kuiper.
• Collaborate with your fellow team members to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software.
• Lead the Satellite networking and ground systems sw organization

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years of engineering team management experience
• 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with product and program management teams
• Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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• 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
• parental leave

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
• parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 253,100.00 - 342,300.00 USD annually