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Software Development Engineer, Software Defined Network Controller, Amazon LEO

AmazonSeattle, WAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview You will help design and operate the Leo network control plane powering a global satellite-terrestrial telecom service. In this role, you work with cross-functional teams to build a scalable, high-throughput, low-latency network architecture that spans space and ground infrastructure. You will advance RF beam and optical link planning and ensure highly available software across physical and virtual nodes. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape a massive, cutting-edge network. You’ll be at the heart of design, build, and ongoing optimization. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) matchingpaid time offparential leaveRSUs and sign-on paymentslife & AD&D insurance ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver a modern, flexible, scalable, high-throughput, low-latency network architectureImplement RF beam and optical link planning and other SDN technologies for best-in-class servicesDevelop highly available software driving networking control plane on physical and virtual nodesDefine and automate processes for software development, implementation, testing, and maintenanceProvide operational excellence for control plane services, including tooling and workflow refinement Key requirements3+ years of professional software development experience3+ years in design or architecture of large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software systems3+ years of software development engineer experience3+ years of OO design experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fieldExperience programming in C#, C++, Java, or Perlteam collaborationinitiative and curiosityability to work across space and terrestrial networksC#C++Java