Software Development Engineer, Leo MAC

Amazon • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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.

Join our Leo MAC Software team to revolutionize global connectivity through
satellite communications. As a key innovator, you'll develop mission-critical
embedded firmware that powers our ground terminal networks and satellite
systems, directly impacting millions of users worldwide.

We're looking for a talented software engineer to architect and optimize Media
Access Control (MAC) layer solutions for our next-generation satellite
communication platform. You'll work at the intersection of space technology and
wireless communications, leveraging your expertise in:

Bare-metal embedded systems
Embedded Linux development
Modern systems programming (Rust/C)

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of satellite
communications while working with a diverse team of industry experts. Your code
won't just run on Earth - it will operate in space, helping bridge the digital
divide and connect the unconnected.

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 3+ 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MAC layer protocols for wireless communication systems
• Develop efficient real-time software for resource-constrained embedded platforms
• Optimize protocol performance for latency-sensitive applications
• Interface with PHY layer implementations and higher network stack components
• Collaborate with hardware teams for efficient hardware/software integration
• Develop automated testing frameworks for protocol validation

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level