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System Development Engineer, Leo Network Services

Amazon Leo logoAmazon Leo$122,600–$185,000/yrFull-timePosted 1d ago
  • US citizenship

Open in 2 locations

Amazon Leo posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the team, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

California

1 open

Washington

1 open

About the job

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.

Are you passionate about building and operating networks at unprecedented scale? Join our Network Reliability team to shape the future of a global Service Provider network supporting 3,236 satellites and terrestrial infrastructure.

You'll be at the forefront of ensuring reliable connectivity that directly impacts customer experience across our constellation. ## 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 - Build and maintain processes, procedures, and tooling to monitor, troubleshoot, and operate a global Service Provider network at scale - Develop comprehensive understanding of end-to-end network architecture, including control and data planes across satellite constellation and terrestrial systems - Establish and enforce incident management and problem management processes to ensure rapid resolution - Engage with service owners to resolve incidents and coordinate cross-functional efforts - Prioritize and track initiatives across multiple teams to systematically eliminate recurring problems - Develop proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to continuously improve network reliability and customer experience A day in the life You'll work at the intersection of space-based and terrestrial networking, tackling unique challenges that few engineers ever encounter.

Your day might include analyzing network telemetry from thousands of satellites, collaborating with hardware teams on next-generation designs, or developing automation that prevents issues before they impact customers.

You'll have the autonomy to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive them to completion while working with talented engineers across the organization. ## About the team Our Network Reliability team operates one of the most complex networks in existence - connecting ground stations, data centers, and a constellation of satellites to deliver seamless connectivity.

We're a collaborative group of curious problem-solvers who thrive on technical challenges and are committed to operational excellence.

We value innovation, encourage experimentation, and believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and rigorous technical debate. ## Basic qualifications - Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix ## Preferred qualifications - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below.

Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 122,600.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Redmond - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

From Amazon Leo's job posting for Redmond, Washington, USA, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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