Software Development Engineer- Embedded, OTA Program Team, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); Presencial; USD 129 300 - 223 600; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

A leading satellite technology company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to work on embedded software solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on satellite technology and complex problem solving. Responsibilities include designing and implementing software for satellite vehicles, troubleshooting support issues, and ensuring operational excellence. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture of new systems experience.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-tiered software applications.
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop software solutions for satellite systems.
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions for over-the-air updates.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot support issues.

Conhecimentos

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Object Oriented Design

Problem solving

Software development

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Software Development Engineer- Embedded, OTA Program Team, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 3141000 | 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.

Join our dynamic team developing satellite technology that will revolutionize over-the-air update capabilities for satellite vehicles. In this critical role, you will design and implement robust software solutions that directly impact the proper functioning of satellite systems. Your expertise in problem solving and coding will be essential as you tackle complex challenges in a high-stakes environment where precision and reliability are paramount.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work with sophisticated satellite technology while developing features that ensure seamless operation of these advanced systems. You'll collaborate with a technically strong team to solve challenging problems, implement innovative solutions, and maintain critical software infrastructure that powers our satellite fleet. This role provides significant growth potential for someone with the technical aptitude and drive to advance into a Principal Engineer position.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for satellite vehicle systems, implementing best practices in code organization, clarity, and error handling while balancing short and long-term technical needs.
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions and software development for satellite over-the-air update capabilities, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security in a mission‑critical environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex support issues, triage bugs, and implement solutions that maintain operational excellence of satellite systems.
• Identify and resolve root causes of persistent problems in satellite software, making existing systems simpler while maintaining robust development practices.

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.

A day in the life

Your day begins with a team standup where you'll discuss ongoing projects and address any blockers. You'll spend time in design and implementation discussions for new satellite features, working collaboratively with your team to solve complex technical challenges. Throughout the day, you'll write and review code, triage critical bugs, and provide expert support for over-the-air update issues that require immediate attention. You'll balance proactive feature development with responsive troubleshooting, ensuring the satellite software vehicle maintains optimal performance.

About the team

Our small, tight‑knit team carries significant responsibility due to the criticality of the software we own. We take pride in our technical expertise, with each member being a subject matter expert in their core competency. When pressure mounts, we support each other to ensure mission success.

Our team's work directly impacts the proper functioning of satellite vehicles, making our software development efforts crucial to mission success. We value technical excellence, collaborative problem‑solving, and mutual support, creating an environment where talented engineers can thrive while working on technology that matters.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large‑scale, multi‑tiered, multi‑threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ 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

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Posted: December 12, 2025

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