senior Software Engineer ic 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Mar 18, 2026
$168,100 – $227,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Rust, C, Networking, System Design 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
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
Mar 18, 2026
AI Summary
Develop embedded software for satellite avionics systems in Rust, C, C++. Write device drivers, system applications, and microcontroller interfaces. Requires 5+ years professional software development with design/architecture leadership and mentoring experience.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Amazon 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. Amazon 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 Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages. - Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems. - Write software to interact with micro-controllers - Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing. - Design and develop, ensuring a high bar on Security. 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. A day in the life Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems…

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