Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: El Segundo, CA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $169k

$137k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $159,250–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $178k 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 380 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 357 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Leo for Government team, you will design and build critical APIs and interfaces to integrate Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers such as NASA and DoD. Your daily tasks include developing software services for space safety and sustainability applications that coordinate with external systems at scale, utilizing your expertise in network topology and Software Defined Networking. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex technical challenges, lead internal and vendor teams to develop interface requirements, and ensure systems meet stringent performance standards including availability, reliability, and security. Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, along with experience in cloud services like AWS, is essential for this role, which operates at the intersection of cutting-edge satellite technology and government cybersecurity needs.

Skills

Python Java C++ AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git PostgreSQL SQL SDN API Development Security Best Practices Cloud Native Technologies DevOps Methodologies

What you'll do

Design and build critical APIs to connect Amazon Leo capabilities with US Government customers.
Solve complex technical issues related to the Amazon Leo constellation for government clients.
Develop software interfaces that meet unique customer requirements in collaboration with internal teams.
Ensure systems comply with Amazon Leo and US Government performance standards, including security.
Lead vendor teams to deliver on software and interface development projects.

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 solve complex technical problems in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Strong leadership skills for guiding internal and vendor teams on software development.
Expertise in ensuring system reliability, availability, and security for government standards.
Knowledge of Amazon Leo constellation and its applications for US Government customers.
Understanding of space safety and sustainability requirements for mission-critical applications.

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