Senior Software Development Engineer, Leo Autopilot
Amazon Inc
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$208,350 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $180k for comparable roles.
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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
Amazon Inc currently has 643 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 636 roles with salary data.
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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.
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Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.
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