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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - Communications Team, Leo Secure Communications Team - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $143,700.0 - $194,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Hardware Interface Design, Linux Kernel, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10500213/software-development-engineer-communications-team-leo-secure-communications-team ## About the Role 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 - 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 ## Description Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions. We are looking for a Software Engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. As a Software Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design solutions. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment. You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of the SW. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of embedded software on our hardware services, including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, porting existing software to new embedded systems, and other low level programming activities. 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., * Develop embedded software in C++ and Rust * Write software to interact with microcontrollers * Design and develop secure software * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture A day in the life Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics! About the team Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. 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