This role pays more than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,050–$208,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$189k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$143,700–$194,400
across 478 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Development Engineer, Leo Autopilot joins a small team focused on building autonomous systems to manage and coordinate a satellite constellation. This role involves designing, developing, and hardening cloud-native software services that automate fleet management, scheduling, and fault recovery for spacecraft in orbit. You will work with peer teams to fulfill mission needs, define technical roadmaps, and mentor new team members while ensuring high availability and performance. The core technology stack includes Java, Python, and AWS tools. The position addresses the complex challenge of managing a large fleet under physical constraints where software must make critical decisions without human intervention for routine operations. You will collaborate with operators and mission teams to turn observed patterns into automated systems, ensuring reliable performance for orbital assets while making significant architectural decisions that impact the long-term lifecycle of the constellation.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $169050 from 99 postings across 6 companies.