Software Development Engineer , Ground Control Console (GC2)
Core
Build backend services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure for Amazon Leo's ground control console to support satellite constellation operations and network management.
Role type
Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend/Infrastructure)
Builds
Backend services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and observability tools for satellite mission operations.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Networks / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, API design, Observability (metrics/logging), Security, Performance tuning, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Test automation
Preferred skills
C#, C++, Java, Perl, Frontend platforms, Space or network systems domain knowledge
Technologies
C#, C++, Java, Perl, Cloud platforms, CI/CD tools
Responsibilities
Design and build backend services and APIs connecting operator tools to ground and space systems. Own cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines as code. Measure and improve service latency, reliability, and cost. Add metrics, alarms, and logging to shipped services. Partner with engineers and operators to translate mission workflows into robust systems. Write high-quality code, review changes, and define design standards. Participate in on-call support for launches and on-orbit operations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC