Embedded Software Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Amazon · Redmond, WA · Software Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, C, Embedded Systems 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
- Embedded 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
- Dec 19, 2025
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Job description
from Amazon careersAmazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Key job responsibilities - Develop embedded software in C/C++/Rust and assembly for RTOS and/or bare-metal environments - Participate in the full life-cycle of development from planning all the way to deployment and maintenance stages - Develop highly reliable embedded software from low level to flight control and management application level - Work closely with hardware and systems engineers to support board-bring up and design of control algorithms Export Control Requirements 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 a Software Development Engineer, you will be a member of the optical inter-satellite link (OISL) and Star Tracker team,…