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# Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $143,700.0 - $194,400.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Design Patterns, Perl (Programming Language), Network Topologies, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9181841/software-development-engineer-amazon-leo-for-government

## 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 - 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience - 1+ 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 - 1+ years of Object Oriented Design 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, 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 - 3+ year of Software Defined Networking / network operations 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.

## Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This role is responsible for designing, building out, and maintaining critical APIs and interfaces to link 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 responsibilities In this role you will: - Utilize network topology understanding and Software Defined Networking / network operations experience to interface with the Leo network team to develop APIs and other enabling interface software to meet unique customer needs - Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a
simulated test environment you help develop - Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Leo constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Contribute to internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements - Ensure systems meet Leo and US Government performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements - Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders and management teams - Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner - Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams. Security Clearance : This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI. About the team The 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.


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