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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, Early Career - 2026

Redmond, Washington, United StatesFull-time$111k2026-08-25 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Build scalable cloud-native systems and microservices for Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network delivering global internet connectivity.

Role type

Early-career Software Development Engineer (SDE-I)

Builds

Cloud-native solutions, resilient distributed systems, and AI-powered development tools for satellite internet infrastructure

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

General-purpose programming (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, TypeScript), data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design

Preferred skills

Cloud platforms (AWS), database systems (SQL/NoSQL), version control, debugging complex systems, open-source contributions

Technologies

AWS, CI/CD, GenAI tools, microservices

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable cloud-native solutions; build and maintain resilient distributed systems; participate in code reviews and technical documentation; practice CI/CD and manage on-call duties; leverage GenAI tools to enhance productivity; monitor and troubleshoot production issues

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC