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# Software Development Manager, Embedded SW, Amazon Leo

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $184,900.0 - $250,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Internetworking, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Web Services, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8996423/software-development-manager-embedded-sw-amazon-leo

## About the Role

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, 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 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

## Description

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. We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality. As a Device Software Development Manager on the Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems. You'll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance embedded solutions. Key
job responsibilities - Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable platform software systems and interfaces with underlying hardware. - Define, build and lead the SW integration team that is responsible for all embedded deliverables - Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software and integrated mission outcomes perspective. - Hire & Develop a diverse team of software engineers. - Collaborate with your fellow team members to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software. Security Clearance : This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI. About the team Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) is a multidisciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. ALG Device Software focuses on embedded software solutions for custom products supporting U.S. and allied
government customers. We collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.


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