--- title: Software Engineer II Embedded Networking, Leo at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Software Engineer II Embedded Networking, Leo role in Sunnyvale, CA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-engineer-ii-embedded-networking-leo-at-amazon-01a1ce18-9883-7bff-a677-b1fc98072d4f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Software Engineer II Embedded Networking, Leo in Sunnyvale, CA. Pays $165.2K–$223.6K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uv3l3e.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** | Sunnyvale, CA | | **Salary** | $165.2K/yr - $223.6K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 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 $169,000 – $220,000 a year (median $194,000). ## 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. 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. Key job responsibilities \* Take responsibility for designing and delivering a modern, flexible, high throughput, low latency data distribution network protocol architecture spanning space and ground segments. \* Lead and implement custom routing and Layer 2/3 control and data distribution protocols that incorporate mission critical network security, quality of service and dynamic communications infrastructures for best-in-class network services that delight our customers. \* Develop flexible and cost-effective inter-networking solutions in support of connecting and peering with other public and private networks. A day in the life As a Software Development Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design of embedded software used in the Amazon Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will mentor a team of software engineers on best practices while you guide your software designs from requirements gathering through mass production. You will need to be flexible and responsive to high priority issues. ## Basic 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 \- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience \- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience \- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience \- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field \- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ## Preferred Qualifications \- 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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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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