System Development Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 99,100 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on payments

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a candidate for a role focused on software delivery for its satellite initiative. The position requires 2+ years of systems development experience and proficiency in programming with modern languages such as Python; knowledge of Linux/Unix is essential.

In this role, you will support production operations, develop automation solutions, and troubleshoot software issues to ensure mission-critical reliability. The salary range is USD 99,100 – 160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of systems development experience.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support a suite of software applications and services to update software on satellites.
• Handle high-impact production operations and issue triaging.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing production software issues.
• Develop tools, automation and monitoring solutions.
• Implement fixes for internally developed code and track technical challenges.
• Improve operational excellence and readiness of the systems.

Skills

Systems development experience

Programming (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C# or Rust)

Linux/Unix

Infrastructure deployment and support

Job description

Job ID: 10421827 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

The Infrastructure for Over the Air software delivery Engineering (IOTA) team owns the software delivery for all Kuiper assets, such as satellites and ground stations, and their configurations. The systems we build serve a fundamental role in the successful operation of the satellite constellation and must have mission‑critical reliability, uptime, and performance.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support a suite of software applications and services to update software on a constellation of satellites on ground and in orbit.
• Handle high‑impact production operations and issue triaging, coordinating with multiple Development, Product, and Support teams.
• Space Operations supporting OTA procedures, troubleshooting, diagnosing and fixing production software issues.
• Develop tools, automation and monitoring solutions, perform software maintenance and configuration.
• Implement fixes for internally developed code (Python / Go) and update, track, and resolve technical challenges.
• Improve operational excellence and readiness of the systems.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of systems development experience.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.

Benefits

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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, 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.

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.

Base salary range: USD 99,100.00 – 160,000.00 annually (USA, WA, Redmond).