Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.
The Network Development Manager (NDM) leads the Terrestrial Networking (TNT) team responsible for designing, building, and operating the ground-infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) backbone network that connects ground sites — Gateway (GGW) and Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) sites — to AWS. This leader owns the strategy, delivery, and operational health of terrestrial network connectivity: site network architecture, Direct Connect / backbone integration, device fleet (routing, switching, encryption), and the automation that scales it across regions. They manage a team of network development and systems-development engineers, partner across ground, control-plane, and security organizations, and are accountable for the availability, security, and capacity of the terrestrial network that carries customer and command traffic.
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 asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the Terrestrial Networking (TNT) team that designs, builds, and operates the ground-infrastructure network connecting Ground Gateway (GGW) and Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) sites, including connectivity into Amazon Web Services (AWS).
1. Hire, develop, and retain Network Development and Systems Development Engineers; set goals, give feedback, and own team planning and roadmap execution across Operating Plan (OP1/OP2) cycles, including sustainable on-call health.
2. Drive ground-site network design and buildout (routing, switching, redundancy, and encryption such as Media Access Control Security and Internet Protocol Security).
3. Own AWS Direct Connect (DX) and backbone integration — Direct Connect Gateways, Virtual Interfaces, Internet Protocol Address Management, and Autonomous System Number / Border Gateway Protocol routing — plus region expansion and new-site turn-up through automation.
4. Review and approve network designs, change plans, and capacity decisions.
5. Own availability, performance, and security of the terrestrial network; define Service Level Objectives, lead high-severity incident response, and drive Correction of Error follow-ups.
6. Partner with ground infrastructure, control-plane, security, and AWS networking teams; represent TNT in design and Operational Readiness Reviews and leadership reporting.
7. Manage vendor, hardware, and capacity planning with supply and site-deployment teams.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of managing teams experience
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- 8+ years of technology role experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in managing teams
- Experience in engineering
- Experience in a technology role
- Experience with network operations either as a manager or individual contributor
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of networking
- Experience contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an operations environment
- Experience representing your team or technical area to senior management
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 - 201,300.00 - 272,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually
