Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo OISL Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCAmazon 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.We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team and help us build a robust, end‑to‑end software‑as‑a‑service platform for our complex space satellite network. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and architecting multi‑layered, multi‑system services that can collect real‑time data from our satellites, analyze the network topology, and correlate the data to identify faults. You will then develop services that can automatically trigger runbooks to resolve issues or elevate them to the appropriate teams. Additionally, you will leverage machine learning, generative AI, and other advanced techniques to detect anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and predict potential customer impact. You will break down the overall plan into discrete action items and onboard junior engineers to ensure the work is completed efficiently and effectively. If you have a proven track record of developing sophisticated, mission‑critical software solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Export Control Requirement: 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 ResponsibilitiesLead end‑to‑end automation initiatives to develop sophisticated tools and services addressing complex network operations, debugging, and troubleshooting challenges.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyze network architecture, stakeholder requirements, and customer needs; architect and implement software solutions that deliver measurable business value.Design and implement AI/ML solutions utilizing AWS services to enhance space network operations and problem resolution.Drive data‑driven decision making by developing and maintaining comprehensive network KPI (Key Performance Indicators) systems, including databases, dashboards, and visualization platforms for performance monitoring and reporting.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software/network engineers through effective task delegation, project management, and onboarding programs to optimize team productivity and development cycles.A Day in the Life As a Software Engineer, you begin your day by reviewing satellite network data, identifying anomalies, and formulating mitigation plans. You then analyze the performance metrics of the team's software tools/services, using these insights to guide your decision‑making. Drawing on your deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps, you lead cross‑functional discussions to collaboratively design scalable architectures that automate data collection, analysis, and issue resolution. Throughout the day, you mentor junior engineers, align stakeholders, and update project plans, showcasing your technical prowess, problem‑solving skills, and exceptional leadership to ensure the reliable operation of a complex space satellite network.About the Team The Optical Inter‑Satellite Link (OISL) organization is responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of critical hardware and software that makes laser links between satellites possible. We are rapidly expanding and developing a new Network Automation team. We are looking for a software engineer to join and lead our new team to develop novel software services that can automate fault finding based on satellite data, automate workflows and operational procedures, and use ML/AI to find and correlate anomalies in the space network, identify root causes, and predict customer impacts.Basic Qualifications3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience1+ 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 experience1+ years of Object Oriented Design experienceBachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related fieldExperience programming with at least one software programming languagePreferred Qualifications3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon 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. Depending 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.Posted:June 26, 2025 (Updated less than a minute ago)#J-18808-Ljbffr