Senior Software Development Engineer, Global Service Compliance, Leo

Job  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Global Service Compliance (GSC) team supporting Amazon Leo. You will have the opportunity to build scalable systems, tackle complex technical challenges, and apply strong engineering judgment in ambiguous situations.

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.

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.

This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools and systems that enable Amazon Leo’s compliance with extensive regulatory obligations. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will partner closely with compliance colleagues, technical program managers, and product management to deliver robust, scalable tooling and system solutions that support Amazon Leo's compliance efforts across GSC.

You will architect and implement software solutions that integrate with Amazon Leo's engineering infrastructure (software and networking systems). You will lead the technical design and implementation of large‑scope systems, including critical business initiatives that span multiple teams and services. You will mentor junior engineers, establish engineering best practices, and drive technical excellence across the organization.

This position is based in Bellevue, WA. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee‑led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer‑centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

• 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

• 5+ 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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on the 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.