mid software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic 3+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Feb 5, 2026
$143,700 – $194,400
USD per year

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 Linux, 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
Feb 5, 2026
AI Summary
Lead embedded software design for Amazon Leo satellite and ground systems products. Requires 3+ years embedded Linux/RTOS development, kernel programming, device driver experience, and familiarity with networking interfaces (ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C). Must mentor engineers and guide designs from requirements through mass production.

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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 We are looking for an Embedded SDE to lead platform specific projects and initiatives on Satellite, Ground Systems and Customer Terminals. 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 device trees 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),…

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