Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services
Base salary $143,700 to $194,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Redmond, WA
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- LocationRedmond, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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
In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team vision is to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers.
- Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
- Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites
- Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer and telemetry
- Work closely with Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations
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.
About the team
The team owns end to end Leo satellite onboard agents and ground services that interact with them to provide seamless Leo satellite command, file transfer, telemetry and logging.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ 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
- 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
- 1+ years of embedded firmware development experience
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, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon Leo · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($143,700) is above 15% of the 1,383 Software Engineering roles in Washington listed on this site; 529 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $143,700 to $168,100.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services$143,700 to $194,400
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Software Development Engineer, Unified Streaming and Monitoring Service$143,700 to $194,400
Software Development Engineer , Inventory Accounting$143,700 to $194,400
Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Leo Commerce$143,700 to $194,400
Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Software$143,700 to $194,400
Software Development Engineer, Leo Data Science Platform$143,700 to $194,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Dev Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services (this listing) | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Development Engineer , Amazon Leo | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Development Engineer, Unified Streaming and Monitoring Service | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Development Engineer , Inventory Accounting | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Leo Commerce | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Software | $143,700 - $194,400 |
| Software Development Engineer, Leo Data Science Platform | $143,700 - $194,400 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-03-10
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Redmond
USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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