Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WANorthridge, CA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 66 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

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Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link joins the Optical Inter-Satellite Link team to develop networking layers for flight software. The role involves designing and implementing switch-management software to enable deterministic, low-latency packet forwarding across a satellite constellation. Key responsibilities include building MAC-learning and loop-prevention logic, optimizing network device drivers, and developing protocol implementations on embedded Linux. The engineer will also build operational tooling for network diagnostics, including packet capture and structured logging. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, experience with switch SDKs, and knowledge of L2 networking protocols such as RSTP, BFD, MPLS, and ARP. This position solves the technical challenge of managing high-speed laser communications between satellites moving at orbital velocities to provide space-based connectivity.

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Skills

C/C++ Rust Embedded Linux SDN L2 Networking RSTP BFD MPLS ARP ARM Packet Capture Distributed Systems Source Control Management Metrics Emission Structured Logging

What you'll do

Design and implement switch-management software to translate SDN routes into forwarding-table entries.
Build MAC-learning and loop-prevention logic for redundant switch topologies.
Optimize networking layers for flight software on embedded Linux systems.
Develop network device drivers and protocol implementations for optical inter-satellite links.
Build operational tooling for network diagnostics, including packet capture and structured logging.
Create metrics emission systems for rapid fault isolation across the satellite mesh.
Debug the switching fabric to ensure low-latency packet forwarding across the constellation.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
Experience with a switch SDK and L2 networking protocols including RSTP, BFD, MPLS, and ARP.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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