Amazon · 1 week ago
Software Dev Manager, Leo Bus & Flight Operations
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expAmazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities. The Software Dev Manager will lead flight software release management, ensuring quality and reliability while mentoring a high-performing team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute flight software release management strategy for large-scale constellation deployments
Design and optimize release pipelines that balance speed, safety, and reliability
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software delivery from development to on-orbit deployment
Define and enforce quality standards for flight software releases
Establish metrics, monitoring, and reporting frameworks to ensure release quality and reliability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and deployment risks
Implement quality gates and validation processes appropriate for mission-critical systems
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing SRM team
Foster a culture of quality, operational excellence, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in management roles
Deep understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Proven ability to adapt and apply SDLC principles flexibly to meet complex operational needs
Experience with release management for distributed systems or large-scale deployments
Embedded software development will be a big plus
Track record of designing systems with quality and scalability as core principles
Strong technical background in CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure
3+ years of engineering team management experience
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience
3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Preferred
Experience with aerospace, embedded systems, or mission-critical software
Background in satellite operations or constellation management
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification processes
Experience with modern DevOps tools and practices
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Benefits
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
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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