Sys Dev Engineer II, Leo Network Services

About the role

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network, delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. The Network Reliability team ensures reliable connectivity across a global Service Provider network that supports 3,236 satellites and terrestrial infrastructure. This role involves building and operating network processes, tooling, and monitoring at unprecedented scale.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain processes, procedures, and tooling to monitor, troubleshoot, and operate a global Service Provider network at scale.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of end‑to‑end network architecture, including control and data planes across satellite constellations and terrestrial systems.
• Establish and enforce incident‑management and problem‑management processes to ensure rapid resolution.
• Engage with service owners to resolve incidents and coordinate cross‑functional efforts.
• Prioritize and track initiatives across multiple teams to systematically eliminate recurring problems.
• Develop proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to continuously improve network reliability and customer experience.

Basic qualifications

• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting large‑scale infrastructure.
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale.

Export control requirement

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or asylee.

About the team

The Network Reliability team operates one of the most complex networks in existence—connecting ground stations, data centers, and a constellation of satellites to deliver seamless connectivity. The team is collaborative, values innovation, encourages experimentation, and thrives on technical challenges while maintaining operational excellence.

Location

Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA, United States.

Pay

Base salary ranges:

• Sunnyvale, CA: $148,700 – $201,200 USD annually.
• Redmond, WA: $129,200 – $174,800 USD annually.

Compensation includes sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional 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.