Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Washington
Systems Development Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most actively recruited technical roles in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and enterprise automation across the Seattle metro, Redmond, and Bellevue corridors. Demand stretches from entry-level associate engineers through senior and staff-level positions, driven by anchors like Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing, which maintain large and enduring engineering workforces in the state. Toolchain automation, CI/CD pipeline engineering, and large-scale infrastructure reliability are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
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.
Manufacturing Software Systems (MSS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer who will help solve a variety of technical challenges related to manufacturing satellites, ground equipment, and associated ASICs. You will play an active role in accelerating the manufacturing of satellites to quickly build the Amazon Satellite Constellation. You will tackle challenging, novel situations and will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams spanning a variety of domains: software, hardware, networks, RF, embedded, real-time, distributed, as well as industrial automation systems.
You will design and develop manufacturing software to drive the assembly, calibration, testing, and provisioning of satellites. You will collaborate with teams from manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and security engineering to identify requirements and design manufacturing software. You will design and develop the end-to-end system capabilities required for manufacturing orchestration across factory production lines.
Along the way, we guarantee that you'll learn a ton, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
- Architect and build software and standardized manufacturing test stations used for functional test, calibration and provisioning of satellites.
- Develop software infrastructure to support test case execution
- Architect and build automation to support development (CI/CD)
- Align with various stakeholders on software requirements
- Document software requirements from users
- Support manufacturing as well as new product development
- Enable automated data collection, data analysis
- Deliver end-user documents
- Own and execute software quality and release process
- Build the end-to-end system capabilities required for the orchestration of manufacturing across factory production lines
- Collaborate with satellite component teams to develop and maintain secure manufacturing software systems, implementing chain-of-custody protocols to protect intellectual property and manufacturing assets.
A day in the life
In this role as Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be actively engaged in developing Kuiper’s secure manufacturing software system and orchestration software capabilities. These products enable industrial automation for the manufacturing of the Kuiper satellite fleet and supporting ground equipment. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, qualify, produce, and deploy solutions and products enabling Kuiper’s global network.
About the team
In this role as a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be actively engaged in developing Kuiper's secure manufacturing software system and orchestration software capabilities. These products enable industrial automation for the manufacturing of the Kuiper satellite fleet and its supporting ground equipment. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, qualify, produce, and deploy solutions and products enabling Kuiper's global network.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Bellevue - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
Manufacturing Software Systems (MSS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer who will help solve a variety of technical challenges related to manufacturing satellites, ground equipment, and associated ASICs. You will play an active role in accelerating the manufacturing of satellites to quickly build the Amazon Satellite Constellation. You will tackle challenging, novel situations and will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams spanning a variety of domains: software, hardware, networks, RF, embedded, real-time, distributed, as well as industrial automation systems.
You will design and develop manufacturing software to drive the assembly, calibration, testing, and provisioning of satellites. You will collaborate with teams from manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and security engineering to identify requirements and design manufacturing software. You will design and develop the end-to-end system capabilities required for manufacturing orchestration across factory production lines.
Along the way, we guarantee that you'll learn a ton, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
- Architect and build software and standardized manufacturing test stations used for functional test, calibration and provisioning of satellites.
- Develop software infrastructure to support test case execution
- Architect and build automation to support development (CI/CD)
- Align with various stakeholders on software requirements
- Document software requirements from users
- Support manufacturing as well as new product development
- Enable automated data collection, data analysis
- Deliver end-user documents
- Own and execute software quality and release process
- Build the end-to-end system capabilities required for the orchestration of manufacturing across factory production lines
- Collaborate with satellite component teams to develop and maintain secure manufacturing software systems, implementing chain-of-custody protocols to protect intellectual property and manufacturing assets.
A day in the life
In this role as Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be actively engaged in developing Kuiper’s secure manufacturing software system and orchestration software capabilities. These products enable industrial automation for the manufacturing of the Kuiper satellite fleet and supporting ground equipment. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, qualify, produce, and deploy solutions and products enabling Kuiper’s global network.
About the team
In this role as a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be actively engaged in developing Kuiper's secure manufacturing software system and orchestration software capabilities. These products enable industrial automation for the manufacturing of the Kuiper satellite fleet and its supporting ground equipment. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, qualify, produce, and deploy solutions and products enabling Kuiper's global network.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Bellevue - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
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Systems Development Engineer Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon29
- Amazon Web Services4
- Blue Origin2
- PACCAR1
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems development engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or systems language such as Python, Go, or C++
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and build automation systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, given Washington's dominant cloud employers
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
- Strong debugging and performance profiling skills across distributed or large-scale production environments
Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems development engineer in Washington?
The typical path into a systems development engineer role in Washington begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline from a Washington university or out-of-state program. Washington does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most employers in the Seattle and Redmond area look for demonstrated systems programming ability, cloud platform experience, and a portfolio of automation or infrastructure projects, with strong candidates also pursuing AWS or Azure certifications to stand out.
How much do systems development engineers make in Washington?
Systems development engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire systems development engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring systems development engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud, aerospace, and enterprise software companies makes it one of the most consistently active states for this role year-round.
Which Washington cities have the most systems development engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most systems development engineer openings in Washington. The Seattle metro and its eastside communities of Redmond and Bellevue account for the bulk of postings, anchored by the global headquarters of Microsoft and the principal engineering offices of Amazon, with smaller concentrations in cities like Kirkland and Bothell tied to mid-size tech and aerospace contractors.
Are there remote systems development engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of systems development engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how readily the core work of pipeline automation, build tooling, and infrastructure management can be done without an on-site requirement. Build and release engineering sub-roles tend to offer the highest share of fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a systems development engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a university new-grad program: Amazon and Microsoft both run structured associate and rotational engineering programs in Washington that are explicitly designed for candidates with limited professional experience. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as DevOps technician, IT systems administrator, or QA automation engineer are also common on-ramps. Building a public GitHub portfolio with CI/CD or infrastructure-as-code projects and earning an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge in Washington screening.
Where can I find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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