Senior Software Development Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WANorthridge, CA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k

This role $198k

$134k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 89% 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.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer

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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government joins the multi-disciplinary ALG team to develop secure, high-performance satellite communications technologies for U.S. National and International security and defense customers. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining foundational software for mission-critical space safety and sustainability applications that coordinate with external systems at scale. You will utilize network layer packet processing experience and Software Defined Networking to develop high data rate packet processing systems and interface software tailored for government needs. The work requires expertise in high-assurance, fault-tolerant software and proficiency in modern programming languages like Rust. Key responsibilities include leading internal and vendor teams, solving complex technical problems within a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring system reliability, interoperability, and security. You will also manage project health communications and provide visualizations to ensure systems meet specific government performance requirements.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 67 postings across 8 companies.

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Skills

Rust Software Defined Networking Packet Processing Source Control Management Full Software Development Life Cycle

What you'll do

Develop high data rate packet processing systems and interface software using Software Defined Networking.
Design and build foundational software for mission-critical space safety and sustainability applications.
Create and maintain fault-tolerant, high-assurance software services in languages like Rust.
Build and manage simulated test environments to demonstrate the capabilities of defined architectures.
Lead internal and vendor teams to deliver on specific software and interface requirements.
Ensure systems meet government standards for availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security.
Communicate project health, risks, and technical results across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Citizen to comply with government requirements.
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
5+ 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.
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Rust.
Experience in network layer packet processing and Software Defined Networking.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).

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