Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TXRedmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $174k

This role $169k

$138k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $159,850–$187,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

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 457 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 447 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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As a Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, you will join the team responsible for system-level integration of ground-based and user terminal subsystems to enable next-generation satellite communication services. You will design and support remote sensor data collection pipelines from space-based RF links, manage life-cycle strategies for large RF datasets, and implement automated test cases for antenna pointing and handover scenarios. The role involves applying geospatial analysis and machine learning techniques to identify patterns in RF link performance and detecting anomalies from satellites on orbit. You will integrate real-world data like weather forecasts into link budget prediction models while troubleshooting hardware and software interfaces. To succeed, you must possess experience in C#, C++, Java, or Perl, along with expertise in object-oriented design, multi-threaded distributed systems, and large-scale data analysis for satellite communication infrastructure.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 91 postings across 7 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning AI Geospatial Analysis C# C++ Java Perl Test Automation Object Oriented Design Source Control Management Link Budget Analysis

What you'll do

Design and support remote sensor data collection pipelines from space-based RF communication links for geospatial analysis.
Manage the storage, search, and analysis of terabytes of IQ data streams from global ground sites.
Implement life-cycle management strategies for large-scale RF domain datasets.
Apply geospatial analysis techniques to identify patterns and issues in satellite RF links.
Utilize AI/ML techniques to detect RF and PHY performance anomalies from satellites on orbit.
Automate scientific instruments in lab environments to validate RF communication links with systems engineers.
Integrate real-world data like weather forecasts and terrain into link budget prediction models.
Support direct-to-device integration through test automation, link budget analysis, and hardware/software troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of experience in design or architecture of new and existing systems.
1+ years of experience developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded, or distributed software using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience.
Experience applying geospatial analysis techniques to RF datasets.
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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