Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team
Amazon· Software Development
Hybrid (Northridge, CA), Hybrid (Arlington, VA), Hybrid (Redmond, WA)$168.1k - $227.4kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Embedded Software Development Engineer role focused on fault-tolerant, real-time embedded software for Amazon Leo satellite and ground systems, supporting government initiatives with secure, high-performance solutions. Onsite required five days a week in Northridge, CA; Arlington, VA; or Redmond, WA with relocation benefits.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.
- Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
- Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
- Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.
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 developmentEmbedded LinuxRTOSNetworking protocolsHardware-software integrationMentorship
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- parental leave
- Relocation benefits (US)
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
More open roles at Amazon
- IT Support Associate II, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)todayPlainfield, Indiana · Operations IT Support Engineering
- Head of Energy and Water, AWS LegaltodayHybrid (Seattle, WA) · Legal
- Software Development Engineer, Creative Asset Library, CreativeXtodaySeattle · Software Development
- Software Development Engineer, Creative Asset Library, CreativeXtodayHybrid (Seattle, WA) · Software Development
- IT Support Associate II, OTStodayIrving, TX · Operations IT Support Engineering