Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. As a Sr. 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 low-level 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. Key job responsibilities * 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!