Software Development Engineer II

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TXSunnyvale, CARedmond, WASan Diego, CA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 647 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer II

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The Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Leo joins the team responsible for Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. In this role, you will develop embedded software using Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages to support space-based systems. Your daily responsibilities include writing device drivers and system applications for satellite systems and device interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and CAN. You will also develop security features for satellite systems and collaborate with hardware and software teams to support board bring-up and integration. The work focuses on solving complex development challenges to build highly reliable, efficient, and low-cost satellites. You must possess professional software development experience, specifically in designing and architecting new and existing systems for reliability and scaling.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $198275 from 79 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Rust C C++ Embedded Software Device Drivers I2C SPI CAN System Applications Source Control Management Build Processes Testing Operations Design Patterns

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 and implement security features for satellite systems.
Support board bring-up and hardware integration in coordination with hardware teams.
Design and architect reliable, efficient, and low-cost satellite systems.
Manage the full software development life cycle including coding standards, testing, and operations.

What we're looking for

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
Experience developing embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
Experience writing device drivers and system applications for interfaces like I2C, SPI, and CAN.
Experience developing security features for satellite systems.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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