SDE - Embedded Networking, Leo

Overview

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.

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.

We are looking for an Embedded SDE to lead platform‑specific projects and initiatives on Satellite as well as Ground Systems.

Applicants should have multi‑year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). Candidates must demonstrate experience in kernel programming and/or device drivers, or working with peripheral devices. Proficiency with Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C interfaces, flash devices is required, and experience with ARM‑based systems is desired. Familiarity with manufacturing diagnostics related to a device’s journey from contract manufacturer through various production phases (HVT, EVT, DVT, PVT) and device provisioning processes is also required.

As a software development engineer you will be responsible for leading the design of embedded software used in the Amazon Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will mentor a team of software engineers on best practices while guiding your software designs from requirements gathering through mass production. Flexibility and responsiveness to high‑priority issues are essential.

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing diagnostics through production phases (HVT, EVT, DVT, PVT)

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 working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

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