Senior Software Development Engineer (Payload SW), STAR
Amazon · Northridge
- Pay
- $168,100‑$227,400/year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Northridge
- Posted
- June 8, 2026 (Jun 8)
- Last verified
- Today
About the role
Senior Software Development Engineer on the Payload Software team at Amazon Leo. Lead the design and development of automation that validates payload software for Amazon's Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation at scale. $168,100–$227,400/year.
What you'll do
- Lead design and development of automation frameworks that validate payload software: signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs
- Drive technical strategy for automated test systems that catch defects before orbit
- Build regression-testing automation that runs continuously as payload software evolves
- Develop deep expertise in how payload software operates
Pay & benefits
$168,100–$227,400/year. Includes sign-on payments and RSUs. Comprehensive benefits.
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Senior Software Development Engineer (Payload SW), STAR
$168,100‑$227,400/year