Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services
Company: Amazon LEO
Location: Redmond
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access
through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit
(LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to
unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will
help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable
broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers,
businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating
in places without reliable connectivity. Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will participate in all phases of software
development from requirements through implementation and test to
operations. Our team vision is to automate mission planning and
execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while
maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for
Leo satellite Internet customers. - Develop embedded software in C,
C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system
environment - Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo
satellites - Write system applications for satellite command, file
transfer and telemetry - Work closely with Leo ground service teams
and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations Export
Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and
regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S.
permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully
admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. About the
team The team owns end to end Leo satellite onboard agents and
ground services that interact with them to provide seamless Leo
satellite command, file transfer, telemetry and logging. - 7 years
of non-internship professional software development experience - 7
years of programming with at least one software programming
language experience - 7 years of leading design or architecture
(design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing
systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading
an engineering team - 7 years of full software development life
cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control
management, build processes, testing, and operations experience -
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected
status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the
best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a
workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and
hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding
process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for
this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include
sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
compensation will be determined based on factors including
experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers
comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental,
vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option
for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical
Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Redmond - 168,100.00 -
227,400.00 USD annually
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