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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager, Software Development, Amazon Leo... - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $220,100.0 - $297,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Network Layer, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Computer Networking Systems - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9qs1b ## About the Role 10+ years of engineering experience - 10+ years of software development experience - 5+ years of engineering team management experience - Experience partnering with product or program management teams - Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment - 10+ years of embedded software development experience with proven expertise in mission-critical systems development, specifically satellite or ground based communication/networking systems Preferred Qualifications - Experience partnering with product and program management teams - Experience in Networking/Wireless Communication Systems or RF engineering - Experience leading teams in aerospace or other safety critical industry - Experience establishing metrics for measurement of engineering and operational excellence ## Description We are looking for an exceptional engineering leader to join us as a Senior Manager, leading the software architecture, design, implementation and integration of ALG developed device endpoints. These devices enable Government customer required RF, Optical and Network layer connectivity with Amazon Leo system, and integrate with ground solutions, network solutions, ALG business and operational support systems. This role is responsible for designing, building out, and maintaining foundational software that extends Amazon Leo capabilities to US Government customers such as NASA, DoD, other National Security customers, and International Government customers. You will own developing and delivering software for mission critical space safety and sustainability applications which will automatically coordinate with external systems and organizations rapidly, reliably, and at scale. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, tackling complex challenges in secure satellite communications. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, security, systems, and product teams to develop scalable, real-time solutions tailored for Government customers. You will own the roadmap and mission for Software and work with your customers to refine requirements, understand constraints, hire & grow your team and iteratively deliver value to our customers. Key job responsibilities: * Lead multiple teams (manager of managers) of firmware, embedded systems and services software engineers. * Manage and develop employees, including hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring and capability/skill development. * Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces to fulfill the government customer use cases. * Collaborate with peer teams to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software. This role is based in our Northridge, CA site with U.S. relocation benefits available. Due to the sensitive nature of the ALG projects, onsite work is required five days a week. About the team ALG Software organization architects, designs, develops, delivers, and operates software for ALG products and services that span across Space and Ground segments of the Amazon Leo system. 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