Senior Manager, Software, Payload Software

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$253,100–$342,300 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $298k
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software, Payload Software

Sr Manager, Software, Payload Sofware leads the development of satellite payload systems for Amazon Leo, ensuring embedded and networking software meets reliability, security, and performance targets. This technical leadership role involves architecting software for satellites in constrained hardware environments with limited processing power and memory. The manager will oversee the end-to-end embedded and networking stack, manage Linux networking solutions, coordinate FPGA team efforts, and lead systems testing including Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation frameworks. Key responsibilities include defining network architecture, managing on-orbit validation, and scaling a large engineering organization of over forty people. The role requires expertise in switching, routing, and wireless protocols to solve complex problems related to satellite payload integration and ground system connectivity. Candidates must possess extensive experience in embedded systems, networking software, and leading multi-functional teams through the full development lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Architect and implement end-to-end network software for satellite payload systems.
  • Develop Linux networking solutions and oversee software for FPGA teams in spacecraft systems.
  • Lead embedded software development for both satellite payloads and ground systems.
  • Own the system test strategy, including Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation frameworks and on-orbit validation.
  • Establish multi-test environments and continuous deployment pipelines for orbital operations.
  • Scale and lead a high-performing engineering organization of over 40 people.
  • Hire and develop specialized talent in embedded and network systems expertise.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • At least 10 years of engineering experience is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience managing engineering teams is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience planning, designing, developing, and delivering consumer software is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience leading embedded and networking teams is required.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations of over 40 people.
  • Expertise in embedded and networking software architecture, including Linux networking, switching, routing, and wireless protocols.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent programs and development teams in an Agile environment.

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