Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
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 schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Utilize network topology understanding and Software Defined Networking / network operations experience to interface with the Amazon Leo network team to develop APIs and other enabling interface software to meet unique customer needs.
* Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help develop.
* Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Leo constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements.
* Ensure systems meet Amazon Leo and US Government performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.
* 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.
Location: Redmond, WA. The position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government‑imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed. US relocation benefits are included.
About the Team
The Amazon Leo for Government team is a multi‑disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications, including United States and allied government customers.
Qualifications
* 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
* 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
* Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
* 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
* Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
* Software defined networking experience.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, visit Amazon workplace benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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