Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building a global broadband constellation. The team designs and deploys embedded software for Customer Terminal devices, using C, C++, Rust, or Python, with real-time constraints on Linux/RTOS systems. You will participate in all SDLC phases, review hardware diagnostics, and ensure robust software across devices.

Export control requires U.S. citizenship or eligible status. The role sits with the Amazon LEO Customer Terminal Software Team, collaborating across hardware, product, and

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software for consumer electronic products.
• Real-time embedded software philosophies and practices.
• Expertise with Linux and/or RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Amazon LEO system.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
• Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software trouble-shooting techniques.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Python

Real-time embedded

Linux/RTOS

Job description

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

You will design, craft, and deploy reliable embedded software for large quantity of consumer electronic products. Amazon LEO is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Amazon LEO system.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
• Developing embedded software in C, C++, Rust, Python or other languages
• Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
• Have expertise with Linux and/or RTOS
• Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software trouble-shooting techniques.

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.

A day in the life

As part of our Amazon LEO Customer Terminal Software Team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Amazon LEO products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment. You need to be flexible and responsive to changing priority issues.

About the team

The Amazon LEO Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Amazon LEO network. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers.