Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon · Redmond, WA · Software Development
mid
Software Engineer
ic
3+ yrs Bachelor's
· Posted May 15, 2026
$143,700 – $194,400
USD per year
Skills
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Rust, C, Linux, Testing and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $143,700–$194,400 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Department
- Software Development
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
AI Summary
Design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo satellite network terrestrial devices across the full SDLC. Requires 3+ years professional software development and 2+ years system design/architecture experience with proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or assembly. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to export control requirements.
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Job description
from Amazon careersAmazon 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.
You will design, craft, and deploy reliable embedded software for large quantity of consumer electronic products. Leo is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers.
Key job responsibilities
· Develop embedded software for terrestrial devices within the Leo system.
· Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
· Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languages
· Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
· Have expertise with Linux and RTOS
· Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques.
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
As part of our BSP software engineering team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment. You need to be flexible and responsive to changing priority issues.
About the team
The Leo Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Leo network. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers.
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 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.
USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
You will design, craft, and deploy reliable embedded software for large quantity of consumer electronic products. Leo is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers.
Key job responsibilities
· Develop embedded software for terrestrial devices within the Leo system.
· Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
· Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languages
· Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
· Have expertise with Linux and RTOS
· Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques.
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
As part of our BSP software engineering team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment. You need to be flexible and responsive to changing priority issues.
About the team
The Leo Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Leo network. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers.
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
- 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