senior software engineering Engineering Manager hybrid · Posted Jan 5, 2026
$220,100 – $297,700
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Engineering Manager in the software engineering function based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with Agile, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $220,100–$297,700 per year.

Role
Engineering Manager
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Department
Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
Posted
Jan 5, 2026
AI Summary
Lead multiple engineering teams (manager of managers) of scientists and software engineers on Amazon Prime Air delivery drone systems. Manage hiring, performance, and development while overseeing architecture, design, and implementation of flight controls and navigation software components.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

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! 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 Navigation, Guidance and Flight Controls Software is highly desired. A successful candidate will be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our systems, test, safety and security teams.…

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