Software Development Engineer, Leo Payload

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

About the role

In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of key functions such as Mode Management, telemetry, power control, and autonomous capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime—from launch to de-orbit. You will own unique software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST, or other AWS technologies), test, and integration in a production environment. You will also work closely with hardware teams for setup, verification, integration, and testing on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload. This is a standard Software Development Engineer (SDE) position; embedded experience is not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate software for satellite functions including Mode Management, telemetry, power control, and autonomous capabilities.
• Own software functions through the full development lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, and integration in a production environment.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for setup, verification, integration, and testing of satellite systems.
• Drive key aspects of Amazon Leo Payload Systems, demonstrating technical depth, customer obsession, and ownership.
• Participate in all phases of software development, from requirements through implementation, test, and operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

USA, WA, Redmond - $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually.