Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k

This role $198k

$134k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$187,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $174k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer

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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo joins a team focused on critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command and telemetry, and autonomous control. This role involves participating in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation, testing, and operations. The engineer will develop embedded software using Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages to create device drivers, system applications for satellite systems, and software to interact with micro-controllers. Key responsibilities include designing and developing features with a high bar on security, as well as developing kernel features to support upcoming hardware and software capabilities. The position requires collaborating with hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing. The work centers on solving complex challenges in building highly reliable, power-efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics within the space-based systems domain.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 91 postings across 7 companies.

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Skills

Rust C C++ Device Drivers Micro-controllers Security Engineering Cryptography Network Security Source Control Management

What you'll do

Develop embedded software using Rust, C, C++, or other modern programming languages.
Write device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems.
Create software to interact with micro-controllers.
Support board bring-up and integration testing in coordination with hardware teams.
Design and develop software while maintaining high standards for security.
Develop kernel features to support upcoming hardware and software capabilities.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements through implementation and operation.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
6+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
6+ 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.
5+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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