Prime Air is seeking an experienced engineering leader who combines superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. Experience in leading embedded systems or firmware development teams is a must. A successful candidate will be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our systems, test, safety and security teams. We’re looking for someone who innovates, and loves solving hard problems! You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history! Key job responsibilities - Lead a team of talented firmware and embedded software engineers - Manage and develop the team, including hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring and capability/skill development - Lead architecture, design, implementation, and operational support of key components on the Prime Air delivery drone - Act as point of contact for communications dealing with project deliverables, setting the expectation, managing priorities, technologies, and management issues - Establish high bar for processes and standards in the execution of all projects About the team Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!