Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo - Developer Productivity, AI, Test and Simulation

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSU program

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for Developer Productivity, AI, Test and Simulation. You will work on backend services, CI/CD and infra for satellites using AWS stack in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

You will participate in all phases of software development from requirements to operations, disambiguate ambiguity, and design flexible solutions. The role emphasizes scalable design and collaboration within an autonomous team.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years in design or architecture of large-scale systems.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in at least one language such as TypeScript, Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Understand AWS stack including IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch and API Gateways.
• Build large-scale infra services with a focus on reliability and security.
• Design and implement scalable software for satellite deployment and distribution.
• Collaborate in an open, collaborative environment and manage ambiguity.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design discussions.

Skills

8+ years of non-internship software

8+ years programming in at least one

5+ years leading design or arch

Mentor or tech lead experience

TypeScript/Python/Go proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS Lambda

CloudWatch

API Gateway

Bedrock

Prompt engineering

S3 storage patterns

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo - Developer Productivity, AI, Test and Simulation

Job ID: 10521254 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

Developer Productivity, AI, Test and Simulations team is responsible for developer experience, builder operations, CICD and Infrastructure services. We are looking for engineers with experience in designing backend services, five 9 service availability and metrics, with advanced knowledge of AWS cloud services infrastructure such as IAM, Lambdas, Cloud watch, API gateways etc. Deep knowledge on leveraging Generative AI for productivity tooling is required. Proficiency in at least one of TypeScript/Python/GoLang is an added advantage.

The candidate would participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of the software. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of software using AWS stack, sometimes requiring partnership with low level embedded code software systems and architecting scalable design solutions for software distribution and deployment for satellites. You must be about to disambiguate high level of ambiguity and unknowns, design flexible solutions and able to succeed within an open, collaborative environment.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Understanding of AWS stack - IAM, Lambdas, cloud watch, api gateways, Fine grained access control
• Understanding of automation, monitoring and operational excellence
• AWS Permissions and IAM roles, Authorization and authentication
• Bedrock, Agent core, Prompt engineering
• Know S3 storage patterns
• Should have build Large scale infra services
• Have a strong security mindset

A day in the life

Leo operates like a startup, we move fast, we drive impact and prioritize to work on goals with highest business impact. Our vision is to automate from CR - Release with guardrails in place and AI driven quality gates to launch products

About the team

This team is similar to builder tools at amazon, we own a lot of services and work with our internal customers to solve the hard problems. to automate using AI the build to release lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 8+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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