Sr. FPGA Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon · Redmond, WA
$159,200–$215,300from the description
Jul 16, 2026
Redmond, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior engineering role focused on designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA-based prototypes for satellite communication systems, specifically transmit and receive signal processing chains. The work spans full development cycles — from architecture through production — including DSP algorithm implementation, hardware bring-up, lab debugging, and collaboration with ASIC teams. Technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers are also expected.
Senior level · 7+ years · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 160 people in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 45–290
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $170,959 (middle half $135,720–$216,519). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
This role is FPGA/HDL hardware design, which sits at the boundary of software development (15-1252) and electrical/hardware engineering. SOC 15-1252 is the closest available code; 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is listed as an alternative given the hardware-centric nature of the work.
The posting includes an export control requirement: candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. No formal security clearance is required.
High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES) are listed together as a single requirement; PCIe is used as the primary name with the others as alternatives.
Scripting languages (Python, TCL, Perl) and version control/CI/CD workflows appear under Preferred Qualifications.
Compensation includes base salary plus sign-on payments and RSUs; the quoted range covers base salary only.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): FPGA development.
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