Software Development Manager, Smart TV Platform

## Job Title Software Development Manager, Smart TV Platform ## Responsibilities - Prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, and maintain a consistent track record of delivery. - Oversee the complete systems development lifecycle of a key product subsystem. - Manage and execute project plans and delivery commitments. - Lead the day-to-day activities of an engineering team within an Agile/Scrum environment. - Collaborate closely with engineers to architect and develop optimal technical designs and approaches. - Report on development status, quality, operations, and system performance to management. - Possess in-depth knowledge and experience in Linux kernel development. - Demonstrate extensive expertise in Android and embedded systems. - Work effectively and enjoy collaborating with partners, colleagues, and teams to tackle challenging problems. ## A Day in the Life On a typical day, you'll work closely with multiple internal software teams, SoC vendors, ODMs, the Hardware team, and technical program managers to create new platform features, customize BSPs based on hardware designs, address issues in areas such as HAL, Linux Kernel, drivers, and bootloader, improve system performance and stability, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused smart TV products on schedule. ## About the Team Smart TV Platform team is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-performance and highly stable platform for Smart TV products. ## Basic Qualifications - 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 ## Preferred Qualifications - 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 ## Benefits 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.