Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo
Company: Amazon Leo
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Amazon Leo is a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its
mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and
communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with
the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of
customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals,
businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating
in locations without reliable connectivity. As a Senior Embedded
Software Engineer, you will be a part of the team participating in
the definition and implementation of the Leo’s satellite
communication software stack. In this role, you will develop
embedded software modules and test frameworks for the Leo satellite
constellation. You will be responsible for the design,
implementation, deployment and operations of a 3GPP 5G NTN and Open
RAN based networking and management stack functions for the
satellite payloads. You will work closely with software, test and
validation, reliability, RF hardware, and custom silicon
development teams to optimize low-latency high-reliability payload
connectivity solution. 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 • Develop embedded
software for satellites and ground systems related to the
operation, validation, and management of a 3GPP 5G networking
stack. • Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements
gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage. • Developing
embedded software modules in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other
languages operating against 3GPP 5G/ O-RAN defined protocols and
interfaces • Have experience with real-time embedded software
development and robust design practices • Have expertise with Linux
and RTOS • Review schematics, logic analyzer, wireless signal and
protocol analysis, and embedded software (bare-metal)
troubleshooting techniques. - Bachelor's degree in computer science
or equivalent - 7 years of non-internship professional software
development experience - 7 years of programming with at least one
software programming language experience - 5 years of leading
design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor,
tech lead or leading an engineering team - Knowledge of system
performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles -
Experience building 3GPP based wireless communication systems
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
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. 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, TX, Austin - 168,100.00 -
227,400.00 USD annually
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