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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, Embedded Platform

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Compensation
$165–224K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Amazon Leo is building a low Earth orbit satellite network to provide internet connectivity in areas beyond existing networks. The Linux Embedded Platform team develops the embedded software foundation used across satellite systems. This role develops embedded software, device drivers, system applications, and security features, and collaborates with software and hardware teams on board bring-up and integration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Software Development, nice to haveRust, nice to haveC, nice to haveC++, nice to haveDevice Drivers, nice to haveSystem Applications, nice to haveI2C, nice to haveSPI, nice to haveCAN, nice to haveSatellite Security, nice to haveBoard Bring-Up, nice to haveSoftware Programming, requiredLow-Level Drivers, nice to haveSystem Performance, nice to haveMemory Management, nice to haveParallel Computing, nice to haveEmbedded Development, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Software Development Experience, required2+ Years Software Development Lifecycle Experience, requiredBachelor's in Related Field, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision 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.

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 challenges of building a highly reliable, efficient, and low-cost satellite!

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 Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.

  • Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems and device interfaces like I2C, SPI, CAN etc.

  • Develop security features for satellite systems.

  • Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration.

A day in the life

You will develop embedded software for satellite systems and device interfaces, and you will work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration.

About the team

The Amazon Leo Linux Embedded Platform team builds the embedded software foundation that runs across Amazon Leo's satellite systems. We are looking for experienced embedded systems software developers to join us. The software we deliver enables many teams across the program and supports Amazon Leo's goal of expanding satellite internet access.

Basic Qualifications

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

  • 2+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations 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

  • Experience writing low level drivers

  • Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles

  • Experience in embedded development in C/C+Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 1,348 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$165–224K/yr
  • California median$150–222K/yr355 salary ranges
  • US median$130–195K/yr993 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $194K, is 5% above the California median midpoint ($186K) — in the middle half of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 434 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California and 1,348 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,116 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 557 of the 1,348 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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