Software Development Engineer III, Launch Operations Software

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Salary
$168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $198k
$134k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $171k 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 457 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 447 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer III, Launch Operations Software

Software Development Engineer III, Launch Operations Software joins the Launch Operations Software team to lead the technical direction of critical systems for the Amazon Leo satellite broadband network. This role involves designing and delivering software used to test, process, and validate satellites before launch, specifically focusing on automated health check systems, configuration management tools, and fleet-wide data aggregation and visualization services. The engineer will own system architecture, mentor other engineers, lead design reviews, and drive engineering best practices like CI/CD and operational excellence. The work involves solving complex problems related to satellite readiness and telemetry anomalies. The role requires expertise in Python and AWS to build tools used by manufacturing engineers and launch operators. This position addresses the technical challenges of ensuring satellite readiness on the critical path before they leave the ground for orbit.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn?

Median $197750 from 175 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and deliver software systems for automated health checks, configuration management, and launch readiness verification.
  • Own the architecture for complex systems to ensure they are secure, maintainable, and extensible.
  • Architect and build data aggregation and visualization services on AWS for real-time fleet status visibility.
  • Lead projects involving multiple engineers by overseeing design and execution across various components.
  • Drive team adoption of engineering best practices including CI/CD, testing, and operational excellence.
  • Identify and resolve architectural deficiencies to simplify systems and improve team delivery.
  • Perform root cause analysis on operational issues to implement systemic fixes for recurring problems.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers on technical design and software development practices.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee for export control compliance.
  • Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks.
  • 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 8+ years of programming with at least one software programming language.
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
  • Willingness to receive vaccinations required for international travel.
  • Master's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.

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