Software Development Engineer II

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Similar $174k
This role $169k
$138k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $160,000–$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 535 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 533 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer II

As a Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Leo, you will join the team responsible for developing low Earth orbit satellite systems. Your daily responsibilities include developing embedded software using Rust, C, or C++, and creating device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and CAN. You will also develop Linux Kernel and RTOS features while implementing security features specifically for satellite systems. This role requires close collaboration with hardware and software teams to support board bring-up and integration. The work focuses on solving complex engineering challenges related to building highly reliable, efficient, and low-cost satellite systems. To succeed, you must possess professional experience in software development, system architecture, and the full software development life cycle including coding standards, source control management, and testing.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 111 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software using Rust, C, C++, or other modern programming languages.
  • Write device drivers and system applications for satellite systems and interfaces like I2C, SPI, and CAN.
  • Develop features for the Linux Kernel and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Implement security features specifically for satellite systems.
  • Support board bring-up and integration in coordination with hardware teams.
  • Design and architect reliable, scalable software systems for space-based infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience focusing on patterns, reliability, and scaling.
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
  • Ability to develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
  • Experience developing device drivers, system applications, Linux Kernel/RTOS features, and security features for satellite systems.
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).

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