--- title: Senior System Development Engineer, Leo at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Senior System Development Engineer, Leo role in Redmond, WA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-system-development-engineer-leo-at-amazon-01a0d0c9-70d3-7384-b320-26817f84a313 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Senior System Development Engineer, Leo in Redmond, WA. Pays $151.2K–$204.6K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y9h7to.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Redmond, WA | | **Salary** | $151.2K/yr - $204.6K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $152,000 – $178,000 a year (median $160,000). ## Description 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 \- Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages. \- Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems. \- Write software to interact with micro-controllers \- Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing. \- Design and develop, ensuring a high bar on Security. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and 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. A day in the life Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics! About the team Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. ## Basic Qualifications \- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust \- Experience with Linux/Unix \- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes \- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience and technical knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, and application security 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 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. 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