System Development Engineer II

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $152k

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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

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TL;DR · System Development Engineer II

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As a System Development Engineer II on the Infrastructure for Over-the-Air software delivery Engineering (IOTA) team at Amazon Leo, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing mission-critical systems that support satellite constellation operations. Your daily tasks include developing and troubleshooting software updates for satellites both on-ground and in orbit, ensuring high-quality code releases, and automating operational processes to improve efficiency. You will work closely with various teams to diagnose and resolve production issues, implement fixes using Python or Go, and develop monitoring tools to enhance system reliability and performance. This role requires expertise in Linux/Unix environments and hands-on experience in networking, storage systems, and operating systems, as well as a strong problem-solving mindset to address complex technical challenges in the rapidly evolving field of satellite broadband telecommunications.

Skills

Python Go Linux Unix Docker CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Terraform PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Support software applications and services for satellite constellation updates.
Troubleshoot and diagnose production software issues in space operations.
Develop tools, automation, and monitoring solutions for satellite systems.
Perform software maintenance and configuration on satellites during manufacturing.
Implement fixes for internally developed code (Python/Go) to ensure reliability.
Update, track, and resolve technical challenges affecting satellite operational readiness.

What we're looking for

Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration.
3+ years of hands-on experience in networking and storage systems.
Proficiency in Python and Go programming languages.
Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues.
Ability to develop tools, automation, and monitoring solutions.
Detail-oriented approach to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Experience with satellite operations and over-the-air software updates.

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