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Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Government

Amazon· Software Development
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El Segundo, CA, Northridge, CA, Arlington, VA$143.7k - $194.4kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Embedded device software development role on the Amazon Leo Government (ALG) team, designing and implementing fault-tolerant, real-time embedded software for satellite and ground systems, with a focus on secure, high-performance solutions for U.S. and allied missions.

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

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Skills

Required:Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingLinux/RTOShardware-software integration

Benefits

  • Base salary with sign-on payments and RSUs
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D; option for Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off, parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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