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Sr. Manager, Software Development, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) leads the software architecture, design, implementation, and integration of device endpoints within the ALG team. This role involves managing multiple teams of firmware, embedded systems, and services software engineers to develop foundational software that extends satellite capabilities for government customers. The manager is responsible for building mission-critical space safety and sustainability applications that coordinate with external systems at scale. Key responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, and overseeing the development of software for RF, Optical, and Network layer connectivity. Candidates must possess extensive experience in embedded software development, networking or wireless communication systems, and managing concurrent programs in an Agile environment. The work focuses on solving complex challenges in secure satellite communications to provide high-performance connectivity for national security and defense applications across space and ground segments.
Lead multiple teams of firmware, embedded systems, and services software engineers.
Manage the hiring, retention, performance management, and skill development of engineering staff.
Oversee the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of device endpoints for satellite communications.
Develop and maintain foundational software to provide secure connectivity for government customers like NASA and DoD.
Deliver mission-critical software for space safety and sustainability that coordinates with external systems at scale.
Define the roadmap and mission for Software while refining requirements based on customer constraints.
Integrate hardware and software elements across RF, Optical, and Network layers.
Collaborate with hardware, security, and product teams to build scalable, real-time solutions.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. Citizen to comply with government requirements.
10+ years of engineering experience.
10+ years of software development experience.
5+ years of engineering team management experience.
10+ years of embedded software development experience in mission-critical systems, specifically satellite or ground-based communication/networking systems.
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs and teams in an Agile environment.
Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
Preferred experience in Networking/Wireless Communication Systems, RF engineering, or aerospace industries.
Java
C#
C++
Service-Oriented Architecture
Agentic AI
Network Observability
Source Control Management
Build Processes
Testing
livesite operations
Software Development Lifecycle
Cloud Computing
Systems Engineering
Infrastructure Architecture
Database Architecture
Networking
Data & Analytics
Satellite Communications
Ground Systems
Software Development