Senior Software Development Engineer, Payload SW, System Test Automation and Regression

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WASan Diego, CANorthridge, CA
Salary
$168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted
124 days ago
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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, Payload SW, System Test Automation and Regression

The Senior Software Development Engineer (Payload SW) joins the STAR team to lead the design and development of automation that validates satellite payload software at scale. You will architect frameworks to test how payload software manages signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs. Responsibilities include owning CI/CD pipeline architecture, developing complex test sequences to synchronize equipment, and creating monitoring tools for system health. You will utilize Java, C++, or C# to build scalable regression-testing solutions that catch defects before satellites reach orbit. The role requires deep expertise in signal processing chains, protocol stacks, and resource management. You will solve the technical challenge of sustaining production velocity by automating thousands of scenarios, ensuring reliable connectivity for the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and develop automated test frameworks for end-to-end validation of satellite communication systems.
  • Define test strategies based on deep technical knowledge of payload software architecture and signal processing.
  • Own the CI/CD pipeline architecture to trigger automated regression suites for every software change.
  • Design complex test sequences to synchronize equipment and services across multiple hardware and software layers.
  • Build scalable automation solutions to reduce manual testing effort and accelerate production release cycles.
  • Create dashboards and monitoring tools to track system health, test pass rates, and data integrity.
  • Analyze test results to identify systemic failure patterns and drive architectural improvements for reliability.
  • Mentor engineers on coding standards, design patterns, and technical best practices through code reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • 5+ years of programming experience using a modern language such as Java, C++, or C#.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience excluding internships.
  • 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
  • 3+ years of experience building test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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