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Principal Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Embedded SDE, Leo Payload

Redmond, WA

$147K - $193K/yr

... embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. Write software to interact with ... We are looking for an software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from ...

Embedded SDE, Leo Payload

Redmond, WA · On-site

$147K - $193K/yr

... embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. Write software to interact with ... We are looking for an software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from ...

Embedded SDE, Leo Payload Radio

Redmond, WA · On-site

$147K - $193K/yr

... embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. Write software to interact with ... We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software ...

Embedded SDE, Leo Payload Radio

Redmond, WA · On-site

$147K - $193K/yr

... embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. Write software to interact with ... We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software ...

Embedded Software Dev Engineer III

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$147K - $193K/yr

Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable ... Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141K - $184K/yr

Senior Software Engineering Manager * Build modern C++ and Rust software that powers real-time ... Embedded Linux or IoT development * Video, media, or streaming technologies (GStreamer, FFmpeg ...

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How much do principal embedded linux engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal embedded linux engineer in Seattle, WA is $153,495.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $182,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Principal Embedded Linux Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $153,495 per year, or $73.8 per hour.

Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Project Leo Customer Terminals

Amazon

Redmond, WA

$138K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,062 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Project Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
In this role, you will develop software for the Leo Customer Terminal embedded systems engineering team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, deployment and operations of the functions for Leo Customer Terminals.
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
* Development and testing with embedded Linux
* Develop embedded software functions for Customer Terminal devices within the Project Leo system
* Developing embedded software utilizing Rust, C++, C
* Participate in all phases of SDLC: requirements, design, coding, test, deployment and production system
* Development of software in a secure compute environment
* State machine design and analysis
* Support Customer Terminal deployments operations and debugging on production systems
* Technical writing of design specifications
A day in the life
As part of our software engineering team, you will design, implement and debug software used to test and debug embedded software for Leo Customer Terminal platforms in R&D and commercial operation

You will work in a collaborative environment with teams in Leo Customer Terminal hardware development, software development and operations. You need to be flexible and responsive to fast changing priorities and issues. You will work on Customer Terminal issues on production system platforms.
About the team
The Leo Customer Terminal Software Team develops and supports the devices that connect Leo subscribers to the Leo network

We provide software for the Leo Customer Terminal platform, applications and underlying Linux system. We work hand in hand with hardware engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver commercial grade services for our Leo subscribers.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US