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Sr. SDE, Leo Secure Communications Team

Amazon
Posted a day ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Redmond, WA, US

Salary

$168,100 - $227,400 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Amazon Leo is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for its satellite initiative aimed at increasing global broadband access.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional software development experience, including expertise in programming languages like C++ and Rust.
  • The role involves designing and implementing low-level embedded software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in the full software development life cycle.
  • The base salary for this position ranges from $168,100 to $227,400 annually, with additional compensation including sign-on payments and stock options.
  • Amazon promotes an inclusive culture and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon 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.

Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

As a Sr. Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design solutions. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment.

You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of the SW. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of low-level embedded software on our hardware services, including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, porting existing software to new embedded systems, and other low level programming activities.

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.

Key job responsibilities
* Develop embedded software in C++ and Rust
* Write software to interact with microcontrollers
* Design and develop secure software
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture

A day in the life
Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics! Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ 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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