System Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo

Amazon 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 Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience in Linux OS and network troubleshooting, or experience in Linux and Networking protocols and experience in networking administration and troubleshooting - 3+ years of professional software development experience, including building test automation, tooling, or production systems - Experience designing and building automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or test orchestration software - Experience interfacing software with physical hardware at a low level -- e.g., writing or debugging device-control code over serial/UART, I2C/SPI, USB, GPIO, or instrument-control protocols, and reading hardware command/register documentation - Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) and the ability to diagnose connectivity issues - Experience building and operating production infrastructure, including automated provisioning and deployment Preferred: - Experience with distributed systems at scale - Experience building large-scale or distributed test automation for hardware-in-the-loop, embedded, or networked systems - Experience with AWS infrastructure services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch) and infrastructure-as-code (CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform) - Background building CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, or deployment automation from scratch - Knowledge of orchestration systems, workflow engines, or event-driven architectures - Experience writing device drivers or low-level firmware, or developing against embedded/RTOS or bare-metal targets - Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/protocol analyzers) and board bring-up - Experience supporting lab, test, or manufacturing environments with physical hardware in the loop - Experience with containers and virtualization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) - Demonstrated experience with monitoring, alarming, and operational excellence practices - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under time pressure - Experience working in startup environments or fast-paced, high-growth teams - Passion for simplifying complex problems and building flexible, maintainable systems Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our 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. The 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 . USA, WA, Redmond - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually