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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
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team joins the multidisciplinary team developing tailored solutions for satellite and ground applications. You will design, develop, and optimize embedded software for satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms. Daily responsibilities include implementing software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP, while debugging complex hardware-software integration issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. You will utilize modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to build scalable, modular systems. The role requires proficiency in C#, C++, Java, or Perl to develop multi-threaded, distributed software applications. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating secure, high-performance communication systems for mission-critical government initiatives, ensuring reliable connectivity through advanced satellite and ground infrastructure with minimal legacy constraints.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?
Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.
Design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground terminal systems.
Optimize fault-tolerant, real-time platforms using modern application frameworks.
Develop scalable and modular software for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms.
Implement software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP.
Debug complex hardware-software integration issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Conduct design reviews and mentor junior engineers to maintain high software quality standards.
What we're looking for
Must be a U.S. Citizen to comply with government requirements.
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
3+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
2+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).