Systems Engineer, Leo Core Infrastructure Development

Leo is Amazon’s 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.

Export Control : 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced systems engineer to drive technical excellence in enterprise infrastructure deployment and operations across Leo’s rapidly expanding global footprint. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing critical infrastructure systems, establishing technical standards, and ensuring operational readiness across multiple facilities and technical environments.

A successful candidate is a technical leader who combines deep systems engineering expertise with strong architectural vision, has experience scaling infrastructure in regulated environments, and possesses comprehensive knowledge across network systems, security controls, and enterprise infrastructure domains. You will serve as a technical authority for infrastructure initiatives while mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement in our systems and processes., Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Serve as technical authority for infrastructure design and implementation across Leo’s facilities
• Lead architecture and design of enterprise infrastructure systems including network, compute, and security
• Develop technical standards and specifications for infrastructure deployments
• Guide integration of infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
• Provide technical oversight for critical infrastructure programs
• Drive technical due diligence and risk assessment for new infrastructure initiatives

Systems Engineering & Implementation:

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across multiple technical domains
• Lead complex system integration efforts across network, compute, and security infrastructure
• Develop and validate infrastructure deployment architectures
• Create technical requirements and design documentation
• Implement infrastructure lifecycle management processes
• Drive security and compliance validation for infrastructure systems
• Establish monitoring and alerting frameworks for critical infrastructure

Technical Operations & Excellence:

• Define standard operating procedures and technical playbooks
• Lead troubleshooting of complex technical issues
• Guide capacity planning and infrastructure scaling initiatives
• Develop automated testing and validation frameworks
• Establish technical metrics and KPIs for infrastructure systems
• Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure reliability and performance

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance to team members
• Review and approve technical designs and implementation plans
• Lead technical post-mortems and drive systematic improvements
• Collaborate with TPMs and stakeholders on technical strategy
• Represent technical perspective in program planning and execution

A day in the life In this role, you will serve as a technical leader driving the design and implementation of mission-critical infrastructure across Leo’s global operations. Your work will directly enable Leo’s manufacturing, testing, and operational capabilities through robust and scalable infrastructure solutions.

A typical day may include:

• Leading technical design reviews for new infrastructure deployments
• Working with network engineers to validate various configurations
• Collaborating with security teams on implementing standardized physical and logical security controls
• Reviewing monitoring dashboards and analyzing infrastructure performance metrics
• Troubleshooting complex system integration issues across multiple technical domains
• Mentoring team members on infrastructure design and implementation best practices
• Developing technical specifications for new infrastructure initiatives
• Conducting operational readiness reviews for critical systems
• Collaborating with TPMs and stakeholders to align technical solutions with program objectives
• Contributing to infrastructure automation and optimization strategies

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of Leo’s infrastructure while working with advanced technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing the systems that enable Leo’s ambitious global mission.

About the team You’ll be joining a newly formed infrastructure program team within Enterprise Technology, focused on building and scaling the foundation that enables Leo’s ambitious mission. Our team combines deep technical expertise with strong program management capabilities to deliver critical infrastructure on time and at scale.

We operate with a startup mindset while leveraging Amazon’s resources and best practices. Our culture emphasizes ownership, data-driven decision making, and innovation in solving complex problems.

We’re building something that’s never been done before, and we’re looking for individuals who are excited about creating new solutions rather than following established playbooks.

• 4+ years of site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experience
• 5+ years of Linux experience
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience
• Experience in site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration
• Experience working with Linux
• Experience in systems engineering
• Experience in any of the following: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, Shell or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS
• Experience designing and developing scripts to automate operational burdens and reviewing scripting changes to ensure they meet the standards for maintainability, scalability and security
• Experience working in 24/7 production environment
• Experience with service-oriented architecture and web services

3.53.5 out of 5 stars Bellevue, WA $104,500 - $160,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, 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, Bellevue - 104,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Redmond - 104,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually