{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"56768ed9aebac2e14db7dbf5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56768ed9aebac2e14db7dbf5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56768ed9aebac2e14db7dbf5","title":"Embedded Software Engineer, Leo Payload Software Systems","description":"DESCRIPTION\nAmazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.\n\nExport Control Requirement\nDue 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.\n\nKey job responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.\nDesign and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.\nCreate solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.\nBuild distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.\nDesign and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.\nWork in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.\n\nDevelop software solutions to effectively manage the infrastructure required for secure, large-scale operation of our system.\nTake ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, encompassing design, testing, deployment, and mission integration.\nEngage in end-to-end participation in major engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.\nTake the lead in identifying and resolving software architectural deficiencies, and facilitating the delivery of higher-quality software at an accelerated pace, enabling faster iterations towards the right solution.\nEffectively communicate your ideas to achieve optimal outcomes for both your team and the customer. Encourage diverse perspectives and incorporate feedback to enhance results.\nDrive the adoption of software best practices, including security, quality, and operational excellence.\n\nA day in the life\nAs a Software Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the advancement of Leo's Software capabilities. This entails the development of products that facilitate reliable and high-speed communication with Leo satellites, supporting their mission-critical operations. Collaborating with a skilled cross-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the development, testing, production, and worldwide implementation of solutions and products that empower Leo's expansive global network.\n\nAbout the team\nOur team tackles many critical satellite payload functions including Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, hardware fault detection, isolation and remediation, operational state management, buses and devices integrity verifications (ex. PRBS), hardware and software integration. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nOwn unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.\nWrite software to control silicon devices using proprietary and standard communication buses, such as Interlaken SerDes, JESD, PCIe, I3C, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.\nWork closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.\nFollow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure very high levels of system reliability and availability.\nDebug low-level issues at the intersection of hardware/FPGA/firmware/software on multicore SOCs.\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience\n2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience\nExperience programming with at least one software programming language\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience\nBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nLos Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.\n\nUSA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually","company":"Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises","rawCompany":"amazon kuiper manufacturing enterprises","city":"Sunnyvale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T11:28:21.565Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Software Engineer, Leo Payload Software Systems","description":"DESCRIPTION\nAmazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.\n\nExport Control Requirement\nDue 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.\n\nKey job responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.\nDesign and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.\nCreate solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.\nBuild distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.\nDesign and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.\nWork in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.\n\nDevelop software solutions to effectively manage the infrastructure required for secure, large-scale operation of our system.\nTake ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, encompassing design, testing, deployment, and mission integration.\nEngage in end-to-end participation in major engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.\nTake the lead in identifying and resolving software architectural deficiencies, and facilitating the delivery of higher-quality software at an accelerated pace, enabling faster iterations towards the right solution.\nEffectively communicate your ideas to achieve optimal outcomes for both your team and the customer. Encourage diverse perspectives and incorporate feedback to enhance results.\nDrive the adoption of software best practices, including security, quality, and operational excellence.\n\nA day in the life\nAs a Software Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the advancement of Leo's Software capabilities. This entails the development of products that facilitate reliable and high-speed communication with Leo satellites, supporting their mission-critical operations. Collaborating with a skilled cross-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the development, testing, production, and worldwide implementation of solutions and products that empower Leo's expansive global network.\n\nAbout the team\nOur team tackles many critical satellite payload functions including Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, hardware fault detection, isolation and remediation, operational state management, buses and devices integrity verifications (ex. PRBS), hardware and software integration. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nOwn unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.\nWrite software to control silicon devices using proprietary and standard communication buses, such as Interlaken SerDes, JESD, PCIe, I3C, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.\nWork closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.\nFollow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure very high levels of system reliability and availability.\nDebug low-level issues at the intersection of hardware/FPGA/firmware/software on multicore SOCs.\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience\n2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience\nExperience programming with at least one software programming language\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience\nBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nLos Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.\n\nUSA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually","datePosted":"2026-08-05T11:28:21.565Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T11:28:21.565Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Sunnyvale","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"56768ed9aebac2e14db7dbf5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/56768ed9aebac2e14db7dbf5"}}