Amazon
Software Development Manager
$185K–$250K
Redmond, WA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of engineering team management; 7+ years working directly within engineering teams; 3+ years designing or architecting systems.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Leads a software team building and operating frontend tooling applications and supporting backend systems for Amazon Leo satellite mission operations.
What you'll do
- Own the team roadmap, prioritize work, and deliver reliable operational tooling systems.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers while providing technical guidance and setting team strategy.
- Coordinate across teams to identify risks, improve operational performance, and support mission execution.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
- 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams.
- 3+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of engineering practices across the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.
- Experience in Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications, or a related industry.
Pay
184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
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