Software Development Manager, Leo KMM, Leo

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC•3h ago

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Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals
government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access. We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the team responsible for building and owning the KMM INFRA and automation framework. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership, automation, data analytics
wireless/embedded domain expertise, with the goal of democratizing embedded diagnostics and ensuring robust automated validation of LEO features across releases. As the SDM for this team, you will hire, develop
lead a team of SDEs building the KAIT Analyzer, a tool that leverages computational analysis against KMM infra and LEO system components , databases to systematically examine contacts, identify problem areas
surface actionable insights. The tool will enable anyone across teams to run feature diagnostics without requiring deep domain expertise, delivering more consistent and thorough analysis than manual methods allow. You will also own the strategy and execution of the automation framework to ensure all features are continuously validated across releases with minimal manual intervention. Key job responsibilities People & Team Leadership -Hire, mentor
grow a high-performing team of SDEs focused on MAC analytics and automation -Set technical direction and priorities, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term architectural investments -Foster a culture of operational excellence, innovation
continuous improvement -Drive career development for team members, providing regular coaching and feedback -Collaborate cross-functionally with MAC domain experts, release teams
platform teams to align on roadmaps and dependencies MAC Analytics -Own the vision and delivery of the MAC Analyzer tool with ML-based anomaly detection and predictive capabilities, encoding experienced MAC engineer diagnostic methodologies into automated workflows that interface with SDN and telemetry databases -Drive development of self-improving analytical pipelines that automate triage, root cause analysis
reporting from raw telemetry data, trained on historical contact data and engineer patterns -Ensure the team builds intuitive interfaces that make MAC diagnostics accessible to non-domain experts, continuously expanding coverage based on new failure modes and field observations MAC Feature Automation -Own the strategy and execution of an automated test framework covering MAC features (QoS, scheduling, grant handling, multicast, traffic shaping) integrated into the payload test framework and release qualification loop -Drive automation of scenario-based testing for complex MAC configurations (simplex DL/UL combinations, MCS edge cases, burst handling) with traffic generation tools that replicate field conditions in lab environments -Ensure the team delivers regression suites with comprehensive test coverage metrics, collaborating with the release team to ensure seamless integration into the release testing pipeline 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)
lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
3+ years of engineering team management experience - 7+ years of engineering 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
livesite operations - Experience partnering with product or program management teams - Experience in networking, large-scale distributed systems or a related field
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 - Experience working in a network planning, network construction/implementation, or commercial implementation role at an ISP, telecoms operator, or Hyperscaler - Master's degree in Electrical/Communications Engineering, or 5+ years of wireless communications systems and implementation experience - Experience in ETL management/data pipeline - Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually

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PythonMLdata analyticsautomationnetworkingdistributed systemsETLCI/CD