Software Engineer, Leo, Nexus

Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC 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. Our Team builds the infrastructure that powers Leo software development at scale. We’re creating intelligent automation and resource management systems that eliminate friction for engineering teams working with lab hardware—solving complex problems in resource orchestration, state management, and distributed systems to ensure hardware is always available, properly configured, and ready when teams need it. You’ll architect platforms for smart resource allocation that prevent conflicts across multiple teams, build automation tools that eliminate manual toil for lab engineers, and create intuitive discovery interfaces that accelerate Leo’s development velocity by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and enabling uninterrupted access to critical lab resources. 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 Architect and develop the platform that enables hundreds of engineers to discover, reserve, and utilize lab resources without conflicts or downtime. Solve complex problems in resource orchestration, state management, and distributed systems—ensuring hardware is always available, properly configured, and ready when teams need it. Directly accelerate Leo’s development velocity by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and automating repetitive tasks, enabling lab engineers to focus on high‑value hardware work and development teams to ship faster without fighting over resources and ensuring their test environments mimic the actual satellites. 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 Basic Qualifications 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience 3+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems 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 3+ years of Object Oriented Design experience Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field 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 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr