mid software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic 3+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Dec 18, 2025
$165,200 – $223,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Linux, Embedded Systems and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $165,200–$223,600 per year.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Software Development
Posted
Dec 18, 2025
AI Summary
Lead embedded software design for Amazon Leo satellite and ground systems. Requires 3+ years embedded firmware development with embedded Linux, Yocto, or RTOS; experience with kernel programming, device drivers, and networking interfaces (ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C). Must mentor engineers and guide designs from requirements through production.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

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 We are looking for an Embedded SDE to lead platform specific projects and initiatives on Satellite as well as Ground Systems. An ideal candidate would have multi-year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The candidate should be familiar with and have demonstrated experience in kernel programming and/or device drivers, and/or working with peripheral devices. Experience with ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C interfaces, flash devices is required. Experience with ARM based systems is desired. The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing diagnostics related to device’s journey from contract manufacturer through various production phases like Hardware Validation Testing (HVT), Engineering Validation…

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