Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services

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

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to help design and scale the Leo satellite onboard agents and ground services, ensuring reliable command, control and telemetry across the system.

You will own end-to-end development from requirements through implementation and testing to operations, mentor teams, and collaborate with ground service teams in a fast-paced, space-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in design or architecture of large-scale systems.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead.
• 7+ years professional software development experience.
• 7+ years programming in Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Master's degree or equivalent in CS/CE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
• Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites
• Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer and telemetry
• Work closely with Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations

Skills

Leadership

Tech lead

Software development

Programming

Java

C++

Python

Fast-paced

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Unix

Firmware flashing

Device debugging

Device logs

Job description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team vision is to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers.

• Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
• Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites
• Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer and telemetry
• Work closely with Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations

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.

About the team

The team owns end to end Leo satellite onboard agents and ground services that interact with them to provide seamless Leo satellite command, file transfer, telemetry and logging.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ 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
• 7+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or experience in Java, C++, Python, or a related language
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Unix, or experience working with device technologies under development, familiarity with flashing firmware, basic device debugging and familiarity with reading/pulling device logs

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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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.

USA, WA, Redmond - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually