This role involves designing, building, and maintaining foundational software for Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity to government customers. The position requires expertise in high-assurance, fault-tolerant software and proficiency in modern programming languages like Rust. The team focuses on developing secure satellite communications technologies that support U.S. National and International security. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and requires onsite work five days a week due to the sensitive nature of the projects.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team

• Utilize network layer packet processing experience and Software Defined Networking to develop high data rate packet processing systems.
• Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures in a simulated test environment.
• Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Amazon Leo constellation for Government customers.
• Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements.
• Ensure systems meet Amazon Leo and Government customer performance needs including availability, reliability, and security.
• Effectively communicate project health, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management teams.
• Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.
• Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.