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Amazon · 2 hours ago

Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $224K/yr

3+ years exp

Amazon is developing the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network to provide reliable internet connectivity. The Device Software Development Engineer will design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-performance solutions for government initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's 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

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC#C++JavaPerlLinux kernel internalsFault-tolerant systemsNetworking protocolsSoftware engineering practicesMentoring junior engineersDesign patternsCryptographyEnglish communication skills

Required

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

3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

Experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware

Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels

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

Preferred

Bachelor's 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