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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As a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Leo for Government, you will join a multi-disciplinary team developing critical APIs and interfaces to integrate Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers such as NASA and the DoD. Your daily tasks include designing forward-looking software services for space safety and sustainability applications, interfacing with network teams to develop enabling interface software, and leading internal and vendor teams to deliver on software requirements. You will ensure systems meet stringent performance needs in terms of availability, reliability, and security while effectively communicating project status and risks to stakeholders. Key skills include expertise in Software Defined Networking, network topology understanding, and the ability to solve complex technical problems in a collaborative environment. This role demands proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools for developing scalable solutions at government scale.

Skills

Python Java AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git REST APIs SDN Security Simulations Visualization Documentation

What you'll do

Design and build APIs to connect Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers.
Develop simulated test environments to demonstrate interface capabilities and functionalities.
Solve complex technical issues related to the Amazon Leo constellation for government use.
Lead teams in creating and delivering software and interface requirements for projects.
Ensure systems meet performance standards including availability, reliability, and security.
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 test software interfaces in simulated environments.
Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical issues in space safety applications.
Leadership in developing and delivering software requirements with internal and vendor teams.
Expertise in ensuring system performance meets high availability, reliability, and security standards.
Effective communication of project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

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