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SDE - Embedded Linux, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$147.30K - $193.80K/yr

An ideal candidate would have multi-year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) The candidate should be ...

Port and debug embedded Linux builds on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms (Yocto, AOSP experience a plus) * Work with device trees, bootloaders, and system bring-up for new hardware platforms * Perform ...

SDE - Embedded Linux, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$147.30K - $193.80K/yr

An ideal candidate would have multi-year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) The candidate should be ...

As a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer, you will own the entire Linux platform ecosystem. You aren't ... Architect and maintain a custom, production-grade Linux distribution using Yocto, Buildroot, or an ...

Embedded Android/Linux, Yocto Linux, and Zephyr * Development of single-purpose embedded Android devices, including AOSP, single-app devices (pinning and COSU), and custom home/launchers * Git and ...

Embedded Linux Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Experience developing embedded Linux systems using Yocto, buildroot, or similar systems * Familiarity with packaging CUDA libraries and applications * Familiarity with functional programming ...

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How much do embedded linux yocto jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded linux yocto in the United States is $134,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $160,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Linux Yocto vs Embedded Linux Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Linux YoctoEmbedded Linux Engineer
CredentialsKnowledge of Yocto Project, Linux developmentLinux certifications, embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentEmbedded device development, Linux build systemsDesigning, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux systems
Industry UsageUsed by companies building custom Linux distributions for embedded devicesEmployers developing embedded products with Linux
Search IntentUnderstanding Yocto's role in embedded Linux developmentRoles and responsibilities of embedded Linux developers

Embedded Linux Yocto focuses on building custom Linux distributions for embedded devices using the Yocto Project, while an Embedded Linux Engineer designs, develops, and maintains embedded Linux systems across various hardware platforms. The former is more specialized in build systems, whereas the latter covers broader development tasks.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Linux Yocto job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 66% Contract. Highlights an 7% Physical, 36% Hybrid, and 57% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,878 per year, or $64.8 per hour.
SDE - Embedded Linux, Amazon Leo

SDE - Embedded Linux, Amazon Leo

Amazon

Redmond, WA

$147.30K - $193.80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,784 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

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.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an Embedded SDE to lead platform specific projects and initiatives on Satellite, Ground Systems and Customer Terminals.
An ideal candidate would have multi-year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

The candidate should be familiar with device trees and have demonstrated experience in kernel programming and/or device drivers, and/or working with peripheral devices. Experience with ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C interfaces, flash devices is required. Experience with ARM based systems is desired.

The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing diagnostics related to device's journey from contract manufacturer through various production phases like Hardware Validation Testing (HVT), Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Device Validation Testing (DVT), Production Validation Testing (PVT). The candidate should be familiar with and device provisioning processes involved in manufacturing.
A day in the life
As a software development engineer you will be responsible for leading the design of embedded software used in the Amazon Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon

You will mentor a team of software engineers on best practices while you guide your software designs from requirements gathering through mass production. You will need to be flexible and responsive to high priority issues.


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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US