Software Development Manager, Smart TV Platform

Amazon.com Inc

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Android, Android Applications, Booting, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Hal, Hardware Design, Linux Kernel, Linux Kernel Drivers, Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Programming Tools, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Status Reports, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

As the Platform Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers in the design and development of a range of products on the Android platform. You will engage with or lead an experienced, cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design, and bring innovative developer tools to market. You will work closely with an internal interdisciplinary team and external partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and testing. You must be responsive, flexible, and capable of thriving in an open, collaborative peer environment.

A successful candidate will have an established background in developing consumer products, strong technical abilities, excellent project management and communication skills, and a drive to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. You will help hire and develop your team and systems. The ideal candidate has current, extensive experience developing and building Android systems and applications, understands the limitations of the platform, and can design and implement additional services or optimize existing ones to meet product requirements.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • 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.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles