Embedded Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Posted 16 Oct

What’s this role about? Design and implement switch-management software and networking layers for optical inter-satellite link systems on embedded Linux. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate, test, and deploy high-speed optical communication systems and operational diagnostic tools.

Los Angeles, California

On-site

$144K – $224K

Full-time

2-5 years exp

Bachelor degree

Skills required

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Company

Amazon

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amazon.com

10,001+ employees

Software Development

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37.5M LinkedIn followers

Raised $65.7B

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and enhance the switch-management software — from translating
routes received from a centralized SDN controller into forwarding-table entries,
to building MAC-learning and loop-prevention logic for a redundant switch
topology — that enables deterministic, low-latency packet forwarding across the
constellation
Design and optimize the networking layers of flight software for optical
inter-satellite link systems, spanning network device drivers and protocol
implementations on embedded Linux
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including hardware, optics, systems,
communications, and operations engineers — to integrate, test, and deploy
high-speed optical communication systems and the networking stack that underpins
space-based connectivity
Build and extend operational tooling for network diagnostics and observability —
including routing-table inspection, packet capture and analysis, structured
logging, and metrics emission — that enables rapid fault isolation and
performance trending across the satellite mesh
As a Software Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link team, you won't just
write code — you'll see it fly. Your software will control and monitor
high-speed laser communications between satellites moving at orbital velocities,
and you'll be there for every stage of the journey: from early design and
ground-based verification to watching your code commission an optical link for
the first time in orbit. On the networking side, you'll design and debug the
switching fabric that routes traffic across the constellation — ensuring packets
traverse inter-satellite links with minimal latency and maximum reliability.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely
and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to
standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively
and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional
customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company
policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship
with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties
and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company
policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and
respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and
safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los
Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified
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
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, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Qualification

TechnologySoftwareEngineering

regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent
resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.
as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Health insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Basic life & AD&D insurance
Supplemental life plans
EAP
Mental health support
Medical advice line
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Restricted stock units
Sign-on payments

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