Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $198k
$134k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $158,637–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k 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 371 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 335 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in the Alexa and Amazon Devices division, you will lead the development of critical services for Project Leo, including Contact Orchestration, Telemetry, Monitoring, Commanding, File Transfer, OTA updates, Configuration Management, and Provisioning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions that manage satellite constellations and ground stations. This role requires expertise in cloud-based systems, distributed computing, and experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB. Strong skills in Python or Java are essential, along with a solid understanding of networking protocols and data management. The position involves solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of satellite technology and software engineering to ensure seamless operations for Amazon’s ambitious space initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop foundational services for satellite constellation management.
  • Implement Contact Orchestration and Telemetry systems for efficient operations.
  • Create Monitoring and Commanding tools to ensure system reliability.
  • Develop File Transfer and OTA update mechanisms for software maintenance.
  • Manage Configuration and Provisioning processes for seamless deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software development and engineering.
  • Strong background in building scalable and reliable cloud services.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
  • Experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
  • Solid understanding of telemetry, monitoring, and command systems.
  • Expertise in configuration management and provisioning tools.
  • Knowledge of Over-the-Air (OTA) software update mechanisms.

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