senior software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Dec 2, 2025
$168,100 – $227,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with C, Linux, System Design, Embedded Systems and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $168,100–$227,400 per year.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Redmond, WA
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Software Development
Posted
Dec 2, 2025
AI Summary
Design and develop embedded security software for Amazon Leo satellites, including payload radio management and Linux-based systems. Lead embedded software functions from design through test and integration. Requires 5+ years professional software development, programming language expertise, and proven leadership in system design and architecture.

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Job description

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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. 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 In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key embedded security capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit. Develop software to payload Radio and Payload Mode Management. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++ or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux system. Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test. Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite security and reliability. Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload. A day in the life Come…

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