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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government

Sunnyvale, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $168,100–$168,100🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-10-03

Core

Designing, building, and maintaining foundational software for Amazon Leo's secure satellite communications network to support U.S. National and International security and defense customers.

Role type

Senior Software Development Engineer (Government)

Builds

Secure, high-performance satellite communication services and mission-critical space safety applications

Domain

Satellite communications, National Security, Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Rust, Software Defined Networking, network layer packet processing, high-assurance software, fault-tolerant systems, system architecture, mentoring

Preferred skills

Full software development life cycle, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operations

Technologies

Rust, Software Defined Networking

Responsibilities

Develop high data rate packet processing systems and enabling interface software; define and demonstrate interfaces and architectures in simulated test environments; lead internal and vendor teams to deliver software requirements; ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and security needs; communicate project health and risks to stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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