Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services
Amazon · Redmond, WA · Software Development
About this role
Amazon is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Rust, C, AWS, Embedded Systems and roughly 7+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $168,100–$227,400 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Department
- Software Development
- Posted
- Feb 4, 2026
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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 In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team vision is to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers. - Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment - Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites - Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer and telemetry - Work closely with Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations 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.,…