Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TXSunnyvale, CARedmond, WASan Diego, CA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 2 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 59% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$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 560 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 558 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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Software Development Engineer , Amazon Leo will join the team responsible for developing embedded software and security features for satellite systems. The role involves writing device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems and device interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and CAN. Working closely with hardware and software teams, the engineer will support board bring-up and integration processes to ensure reliable connectivity in low Earth orbit. Candidates must possess professional experience in software development, design, and architecture of new or existing systems. The required technical skills include programming in modern languages such as Rust, C, or C++. This position focuses on solving the challenge of providing internet connectivity to locations currently lacking reliable access by developing robust embedded software for satellite infrastructure and associated hardware interfaces within the Amazon Leo project.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 71 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

Rust C C++ Embedded Software Device Drivers I2C SPI CAN System Applications Source Control Management Build Processes Testing Design Patterns

What you'll do

Develop embedded software using Rust, C, C++, or other modern programming languages.
Write device drivers for satellite systems and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and CAN.
Create system applications for various satellite systems and hardware interfaces.
Develop security features specifically for satellite systems.
Support board bring-up and integration in coordination with hardware teams.
Design and architect reliable, scalable software systems using established design patterns.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
Ability to develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
Experience writing device drivers and system applications for interfaces like I2C, SPI, and CAN.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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