Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for GovernmentAmazon 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.This role is responsible for designing, building out, and maintaining critical APIs and interfaces to link Amazon Leo capabilities to US Government customers such as NASA, DoD, and other National Security customers. You will develop forward-looking software services for mission critical space safety and sustainability applications which will automatically coordinate with external systems and organizations rapidly, reliably, and at scale.Key Job ResponsibilitiesUtilize 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 needsDemonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help developSolve complex technical problems related to the use of the Leo constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary teamLead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirementsEnsure systems meet Amazon Leo and US Government performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirementsEffectively communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders and management teamsEscalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely mannerProvide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.The role is located in Redmond, WA, and includes US relocation benefits. This 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.About the teamThe 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.Basic Qualifications3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience programming with at least one software programming languagePreferred Qualifications3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentSoftware defined networking experienceAmazon 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. 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. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, 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/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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