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 can sit in either Northridge El Segundo Seattle or Arlington with U.S. relocation benefits offered. On-site 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
- Experience using English communication skills both written and verbal to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels
- 2 years of programming experience in C C or Rust for resource-constrained systems
- Proficiency in debugging optimization and hardware-software system integration

- 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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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 CA NORTHRIDGE - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually
USA WA Redmond - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually