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Sr SDE - Embedded Platform, Amazon Leo

Sunnyvale, California, United StatesFull-time$193k–$262k2026-11-11
Based in United StatesCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design and lead embedded software for Amazon Leo satellite and ground systems, ensuring reliability from requirements through mass production.

Role type

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer (Satellite/Ground Systems)

Builds

Embedded Linux/RTOS platforms for satellite network hardware

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Embedded Systems

Required skills

Embedded Linux, Yocto, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), kernel programming, device drivers, ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C, flash devices, ARM based systems, FPGA components, manufacturing diagnostics (HVT/EVT/DVT/PVT)

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

Linux, Yocto, RTOS, ARM, FPGA

Responsibilities

Lead design of embedded software for Amazon Leo products, mentor software engineers on best practices, guide software designs from requirements gathering through mass production, handle high priority issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC & mentor