Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: El Segundo, CANorthridge, CARedmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $175k

This role $169k

$137k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $175k 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 335 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 317 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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As a Software Development Engineer at the Amazon Leo for Government team, you will design and build critical APIs and interfaces to connect Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers such as NASA and DoD. Your daily tasks include developing software services for space safety applications that coordinate with external systems rapidly and reliably, interfacing with the network team to create enabling interface software, and leading internal and vendor teams to deliver on software requirements. You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, ensuring systems meet Amazon Leo’s and US Government performance standards, while effectively communicating project status and risks to stakeholders. The role requires expertise in network topology, Software Defined Networking, and experience with cloud-based technologies like AWS. This position addresses the unique challenges of space safety and sustainability for government customers at scale.

Skills

Python Java AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git PostgreSQL SQL RESTful APIs SDN NASA Standards DoD Requirements Security Best Practices Cloud Native Technologies DevOps Principles Network Topology System Interoperability Project Management

What you'll do

Design and build APIs and interfaces to connect Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers.
Develop simulated test environments to demonstrate the functionality of created interfaces and architectures.
Solve complex technical issues related to Amazon Leo constellation usage for government clients.
Lead internal and vendor teams in creating and delivering software and interface requirements.
Ensure systems comply with performance standards set by Amazon Leo and US Government regulations.
Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders and management.

What we're looking for

Experience in designing and building APIs for mission-critical systems.
Proficient in software-defined networking and network operations.
Ability to develop and simulate test environments for complex interfaces.
Strong problem-solving skills for technical challenges in space safety applications.
Leadership in developing and delivering software requirements with teams.
Ensuring system compliance with Amazon Leo and US Government security standards.
Effective communication of project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

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