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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government

Amazon · Sunnyvale, CA · 2 wk ago
ConsultingFull-time

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, building out, and maintaining foundational software that extends Amazon Leo capabilities to U.S. Government customers such as NASA, DoD, other National Security customers, and International Government customers. You will develop brand new software services for mission critical space safety and sustainability applications which will automatically coordinate with external systems and organizations rapidly, reliably, and at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize network layer packet processing experience and Software Defined Networking to develop high data rate packet processing system and other enabling interface software to meet unique Government customer needs.
  • Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help develop.
  • Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Amazon Leo constellation for Government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements.
  • Ensure systems meet Amazon Leo and Government customer performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.
  • Educate stakeholders and management teams on project health, risks, and issues.
  • Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.
  • Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience

Skills

  • Deep expertise in high-assurance, fault-tolerant software
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Rust

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range for this position is listed below. USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually

Schedule

This role is based in Sunnyvale (preferred), CA, with U.S. relocation benefits available. Due to the sensitive nature of the ALG projects, onsite work is required five days a week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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