Sr. FPGA Engineer, Direct to Device, Amazon Leo

November 13, 2026

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Amazon Leo is a long-term Amazon program to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); providing low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Direct-to-Device (D2D) is Leo's initiative to enable standard smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to satellites, filling coverage gaps in remote areas.

As an FPGA engineer for D2D, you will collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineering design teams & FW/SW teams to bring up and test complex systems combining FPGAs, custom ASICs, and RF. Additionally, you will:- Lead the design and implementation of complex real-time embedded systems- Lead the design and implementation of programable logic for next generation antenna systems- Design software for high-volume phased array manufacturing- Develop calibration software for on-orbit applications- Characterize subsystems and systems related to antennas- Design automation for 2D and 3D structures- Develop bring up tools and testing for phased array systemsExport 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 responsibilitiesIn this role, you will:- Have ownership of one or more FPGA bitstreams- Collaborate with network communication system architects to define and design/implement/test/release/support networking functions targeted to FPGA technology- Collaborate with RF and Digital Communications engineers to implement digital logic functions in FPGAs- Drive trade-off analysis to benefit the Customer experienceBasic qualifications- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure- Experience with Linux/Unix- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes- Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools- Experience in writing test scripts (Python preferred) to validate FPGA images in HW.- 5+ years experience in FPGA design and Implementation using System Verilog.- Experience with Xilinx/AMD (or Altera) FPGAs.- Experience with uArchitecture, RTL coding, FPGA optimization for timing & power, simulation, and validationPreferred qualification - 6+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent- Experience with phased array antennas and/or other complex RF systems- Experience with high speed networking, SerDes, 50G/100G Ethernet or Interlaken- Familiarity with AXI4 and AXI Streaming interfaces- Proven track record of successfully fielding and supporting FPGA and ASIC productsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 .USA, WA, Redmond - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

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