Software Development Manager, Project Kuiper

Overview Software Development Manager, Amazon Leo- Customer TerminalsJob ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCHave you wanted an opportunity to lead an embedded software team in an advanced satellite broadband telecom service?The Leo Customer Terminals Software teams build and maintain the core software that powers the customer terminals on the Leo network. The team is highly cross functional and is responsible for low level device drivers, secure manufacturing, MAC and PHY interactions, data plane, control plane and network communications. The team traverses the entire OSI model and works across L1-L7 layers.This role is for a software development manager in Leo who will be responsible for driving roadmap, requirements and technical design across embedded SW components. You will work with your customers, partners to refine requirements, understand constraints, hiring & growing your team and iteratively delivering value to our customers.Responsibilities Work with our peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces.Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software services and organization perspective.Hire & Develop a diverse team of software engineers.Aid in the design of mission critical systems in Amazon Leo.Collaborate with your fellow team members to form a strong foundation for a software organization in Amazon Leo.Help on-board and mentor new team members.Export Control 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 asylumAbout the team Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of engineering team management experience- Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent- 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 in one or more of the following - full stack networking, consumer electronics and semiconductorsPreferred Qualifications - 10+ years of engineering team management experienceEEO & Benefits Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit .Posted: November 23, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago)Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr