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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Leo Payload Radio

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Hybrid (Redmond, WA)$168.1k - $227.4kPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Embedded software engineer role focused on design, development, and operation of embedded security capabilities for Amazon Leo satellites, from launch to de-orbit, including payload radio and mode management within an embedded Linux system.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design, development, and operation of embedded security capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit.
  • Develop software to payload Radio and Payload Mode Management. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++ or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux system.
  • Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.
  • Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite security and reliability.
  • Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Skills

Required:Embedded software developmentPayload Radio and Payload Mode ManagementHardware collaborationMentorship / leadership

Benefits

  • Base salary ranges: USA, WA, Redmond 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually; USA, CA, San Diego 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D + optional supplements)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Comprehensive benefits (EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, FSA, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement)
  • Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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