Software Development Engineer, Software Defined Network Controller, Amazon LEO
Amazon · Redmond, WA · Software Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Java, C#, Networking, Cloud Computing. 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
- Department
- Software Development
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersAbout the team The Software Defined Network (SDN) controller team is building the brain driving the Leo Network. Innovation is in our DNA and we tackle the problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. It is our responsibility to ensure that the network works and our customer has a one-of-a-kind experience using our service. Our team will design, implement and operate the control plane that provides a high throughput telecom service comprised of Low Earth Orbit satellites, customer terminals, gateways, Cloud services and terrestrial network infrastructure that connects into public and private networks. 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 Do you want to put code in space? Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the core wireless and networking for an advanced global telecom service spanning both space and terrestrial networks? Have you wondered what it takes to solve a multi-dimentional resource allocation problem at global scale? The SDN team designs, implements and operates Leo's network control plane. This service enables a…