Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 69 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 643 open roles on FindRole.

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The 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 developing embedded software using Rust, C, and C++ to support various satellite systems. Key responsibilities include writing device drivers, system applications, and software to interact with micro-controllers. The engineer will collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up and integration testing while designing kernel features to support upcoming hardware and software requirements. The position requires a high bar on security engineering, including knowledge of cryptography and authentication protocols. This work addresses the technical challenges of building highly reliable, power-efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics for a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit to provide global broadband access.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 129 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

Rust C C++ Embedded Software Device Drivers Micro-controllers Kernel Security Engineering Cryptography Source Control Management Build Processes Network Security

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.
Develop software to interact directly with micro-controllers.
Support board bring-up and integration testing with hardware and software teams.
Design and develop software systems while maintaining a high standard of security.
Develop kernel features to support upcoming hardware and software requirements.
Participate in all phases of software development from requirements through operations.

What we're looking for

6+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
6+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
Experience in full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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