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Software Development Engineer, Provisioning - Amazon Leo

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Compensation
$144–194K/yr
Location
Redmond, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amazon Leo is developing a low Earth orbit satellite network, and this role builds provisioning software for satellite vehicles. The engineer designs and implements software, contributes to architecture and over-the-air update capabilities, and collaborates across teams to troubleshoot issues and resolve root causes. The work supports reliable satellite operations and offers growth potential toward a Senior Engineer position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignSoftware ArchitectureDesign PatternsReliabilityScalingC#C++JavaPerlObject-Oriented DesignProgrammingSoftware Development LifecycleCoding StandardsCode ReviewsSource Control ManagementBuild ProcessesTestingOperations

Qualifications

3+ Years Software Development Experience2+ Years Design or Architecture Experience1+ Year Software Development Engineer Experience1+ Year Large-Scale Software Applications ExperienceBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Related FieldBachelor's in Computer Science or EquivalentU.S. Citizen or National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Join our dynamic team developing satellite technology that will revolutionize provisioning software for satellite vehicles. In this critical role, you will design and implement robust software solutions that directly impact the proper functioning of satellite systems. Your expertise in problem solving and coding will be essential as you tackle complex challenges in a high-stakes environment where precision and reliability are paramount.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work with sophisticated satellite technology while developing features that ensure seamless operation of these advanced systems. You'll collaborate with a technically strong team to solve challenging problems, implement innovative solutions, and maintain critical software infrastructure that powers our satellite fleet. This role provides significant growth potential for someone with the technical aptitude and drive to advance into a Sr. Engineer position.

Key job responsibilities

Design and develop software solutions for satellite vehicle systems, implementing best practices in code organization, clarity, and error handling while balancing short and long-term technical needs.

Contribute to technical architecture decisions and software development for satellite over-the-air update capabilities, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security in a mission-critical environment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex support issues, triage bugs, and implement solutions that maintain operational excellence of satellite systems.

Identify and resolve root causes of persistent problems in satellite software, making existing systems simpler while maintaining robust development practices.

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.

A day in the life

Your day begins with a team standup where you'll discuss ongoing projects and address any blockers. You'll spend time in design and implementation discussions for new satellite features, working collaboratively with your team to solve complex technical challenges. Throughout the day, you'll write and review code, triage critical bugs, and provide expert support for over-the-air update issues that require immediate attention. You'll balance proactive feature development with responsive troubleshooting, ensuring the satellite software vehicle maintains optimal performance.

About the team

Our small, tight-knit team carries significant responsibility due to the criticality of the software we own. We take pride in our technical expertise, with each member being a subject matter expert in their core competency. When pressure mounts, we support each other to ensure mission success.

Our team's work directly impacts the proper functioning of satellite vehicles, making our software development efforts crucial to mission success. We value technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual support, creating an environment where talented engineers can thrive while working on technology that matters.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

  • 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience

  • 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience

  • 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ 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 - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 1,371 open Software Development Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–194K/yr
  • Washington median$144–194K/yr455 salary ranges
  • US median$144–194K/yr1,245 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $169K, is close to the Washington median midpoint ($169K) — in the middle half of Software Development Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 463 open Software Development Engineer jobs in Washington and 1,371 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Development Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,220 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 601 of the 1,371 open Software Development Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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