This role pays more than
68%
of similar roles. Most pay
$166,100–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$191k
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$143,700–$194,400
across 447 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Development Engineer, OTA joins a specialized team focused on developing over-the-air update capabilities for satellite vehicles within the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network. This role involves designing and implementing robust software solutions to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical satellite systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in design and implementation discussions, writing and reviewing code, triaging critical bugs, and resolving root causes of persistent problems to simplify existing systems while maintaining high standards for code organization and error handling. The ideal candidate possesses over five years of professional software development experience, proficiency in at least one programming language, and a proven track record in leading system architecture, design patterns, and mentoring others. This position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining seamless operation and functionality for advanced satellite fleet infrastructure.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $169050 from 91 postings across 7 companies.
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