Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals

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As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will join the team responsible for developing and maintaining the software that powers in-flight connectivity solutions. Your role involves designing and implementing core modules such as cabin network management, software lifecycle, and observability infrastructure, ensuring they meet DO-178C Level E standards. You will build production-quality software for embedded aircraft hardware, manage over-the-air updates, and develop robust testing frameworks. The platform leverages containerized software, satellite connectivity, and advanced security measures to ensure reliable in-flight services. Ideal candidates have experience with aviation or aerospace embedded systems, distributed systems, and cloud-to-edge solutions. Proficiency in C/C++, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux is essential, along with a strong background in network design and application security. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of in-flight connectivity technology.

What you'll do

Design and implement core modules of the Leo Aviation Solution, from cabin network management to software lifecycle.
Build production-quality software for embedded aircraft hardware, adhering to DO-178C Level E standards.
Develop and maintain an OTA software lifecycle pipeline with cryptographic validation and version reporting features.
Create observability infrastructure including health endpoints, telemetry collection, and fleet monitoring data pipelines.
Contribute to interface definitions and Architecture Decision Records to ensure cross-workstream alignment.
Execute DO-178C-aligned tests across various cabin platforms, ensuring thorough coverage of requirements and hardware.

What we're looking for

6+ years of professional software development experience in non-internship roles.
Expertise in embedded development using C/C++ or designing/architecting systems for reliability and scalability.
Proficiency in managing full application stacks from OS to custom applications, including automation tools and version control.
Experience in software QA testing, including writing test plans, use cases, and issue reports.
Background in aviation/aerospace embedded software development with knowledge of DO-178C Level E standards.

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