Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Government

Amazon Leo is Amazons initiative to launch a constellation of 3236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people businesses and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.

We are breaking new ground with every device we design from custom silicon to secure software to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.

As an Device Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Leo Government (ALG) team you will design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leos satellite and ground systems. Youll work on fault-tolerant real-time platforms collaborating closely with hardware systems and product teams to deliver secure reliable and high-performance solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions.

This role is based in Northridge CA or Redmond WA with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.

Key job responsibilities

Design develop and optimize embedded software for Kuipers satellite and ground terminal systems focusing on fault-tolerant real-time platforms.

Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable modular and high-performance software.

Implement and integrate software for data processing device control and networking protocols (e.g. TCP / IP UDP).

Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.

Mentor junior engineers conduct design reviews and uphold high software quality standards.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and / or where it will be performed.

About the team

Amazon Leo Government(ALG) is a multidisciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. ALG Device Software focuses on embedded software solutions for custom products supporting U.S. and allied government customers. We collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver secure high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.

• 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
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 2 years of programming experience in C C or Rust for resource-constrained systems
• Proficiency in debugging optimization and hardware-software system integration
• Proficiency in debugging optimization and hardware-software system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms custom silicon development cryptography and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals including process scheduling memory management concurrency synchronization and networking subsystems
• Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g. TCP / IP UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C SPI and PCIe

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 Companys 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600 / 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Software Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 129300 - 223600