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Amazon · 19 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 Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity to underserved areas. As a Device Software Development Engineer, you will design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

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 developmentCC++RustHardware-software integrationLinux kernel internalsNetworking protocolsMentoring junior engineersCommunication 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

2+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems

Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

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