Key job responsibilities
Organizational Leadership
Lead a multi-layered organization of 50+ software engineers, managers, TPMs with end-to-end network control scope
Build a high-performance engineering culture grounded in ownership, velocity, and operational excellence
Provide career development for a group of exceptional SDN developers
End-to-End Technical Ownership
Manage the software lifecycle of SDN deliverables from concept to operations, encompassing our SDN Controller software deployed in the Cloud and SDN Agents deployed on satellites, gateways, and customer terminals
Own and drive execution of the multi-year vision and strategy for the team
Develop new networking features that offer improved quality and functionality.
Lead cross-organizational integration and troubleshooting initiatives across challenging mobile, space and terrestrial environments.
Define long-term architecture and ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability across product generations
Operational Excellence
Define, manage, and monitor KPIs for your systems
Define mechanisms and processes to ensure predictable/high-quality software deliveries, and continuous improvement
Translate ambiguous product concepts into clear, executable engineering plans
Cross-Functional System Design
Partner with MAC, Radio, POP, and product teams to define system architecture, requirements, and roadmap
10+ years of engineering experience
5+ years of engineering team management experience
10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
Experience partnering with product and program management teams
Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications
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.
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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 - 253,100.00 - 342,300.00 USD annually
