Senior Software Dev Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $198k
$137k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $169,050–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 · Senior Software Dev Engineer

Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services joins a team responsible for end-to-end satellite onboard agents and ground services to provide seamless command, file transfer, telemetry, and logging. You will participate in all phases of software development, from requirements through implementation and testing, to automate mission planning and execution while maintaining space safety and service availability. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing embedded software in a real-time operating system environment and building AWS cloud services to manage the satellite fleet. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Rust, Java, or Python, along with experience in Unix, firmware flashing, and device debugging. This position addresses the technical challenge of managing a large constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide reliable connectivity for users in areas lacking infrastructure through automated ground control systems and robust system applications.

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software in C, C++, or Rust within a real-time operating system environment.
  • Build AWS cloud services to manage the Leo satellite fleet.
  • Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer, and telemetry.
  • Automate mission planning and execution to operate the satellite fleet at scale.
  • Maintain space safety and maximize service availability for satellite internet customers.
  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable, reliable software systems.
  • Mentor other engineers and lead technical teams through all phases of development.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship).
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language.
  • 7+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
  • Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or experience in Java, C++, Python, or a related language.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up.
  • Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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