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
78 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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Similar $188k
This role $198k
$143k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $161,125–$215,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $188k 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

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Payload SW, System Test Automation and Regression

Senior Software Development Engineer (Payload SW), STAR (System Test Automation and Regression) joins the STAR team to build the regression-testing backbone for satellite communication systems. This role involves architecting and developing automated test frameworks that validate payload software, including signal processing chains, protocol stacks, and resource management. You will design CI/CD pipelines, create monitoring tools, and develop complex test sequences to ensure firmware and configuration updates are validated before launch. The position requires expertise in Java, C++, or C# along with experience in object-oriented design, hardware-in-the-loop environments, and data pipelines. You will solve the critical problem of ensuring satellite communication reliability by automating the validation of signal routing, beam forming, and network handoffs across thousands of scenarios. This role bridges software engineering and satellite systems to ensure high production velocity without sacrificing quality in a complex orbital environment.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and develop automated test frameworks to validate satellite payload software at scale.
  • Design complex test sequences to synchronize hardware and software across multiple system layers.
  • Own the CI/CD pipeline architecture to provide rapid feedback on every code and firmware change.
  • Develop technical roadmaps for automation features and performance improvements.
  • Analyze test results to identify systemic failure patterns and improve coverage reliability.
  • Create dashboards and monitoring tools to track system health and data pipeline integrity.
  • Mentor engineers and establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Lead design reviews and technical discussions to ensure high quality across the engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience using modern languages like Java, C++, or C#.
  • At least 5 years of experience in leading the design and architecture of new and existing systems.
  • At least 3 years of experience building test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Experience serving as a mentor, technical lead, or leader of an engineering team.
  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of communication theory, RF engineering, or wireless communication systems is preferred.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and CI/CD pipeline architecture is preferred.

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