This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining foundational software for Amazon Leo's satellite communications technologies aimed at U.S. Government customers. The team is dedicated to developing secure, high-performance solutions that support national security and defense. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex challenges in satellite communications. The position requires collaboration with various teams to create scalable, real-time solutions tailored for government needs.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle, including coding standards and testing
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• 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 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.
• 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.