Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

Amazon.com, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative initiative is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer to help bridge the digital divide through satellite technology. This role involves designing and deploying reliable embedded software for consumer electronic products, contributing to a groundbreaking project that aims to provide affordable broadband access globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that your software meets the highest standards of quality and performance. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team at the forefront of connectivity solutions.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience including embedded firmware.
• Experience with real-time embedded software and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices in Project Kuiper.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C Programming

C++ Programming

Rust Programming

Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Linux

Assembly Language

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Embedded Software Troubleshooting Tools

Job description

Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

Job ID: 2813282 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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 a large quantity of consumer electronic products. Kuiper 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

1. Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Project Kuiper system.
2. Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
3. Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust, or other languages.
4. Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices.
5. Have expertise with Linux and RTOS.
6. Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) troubleshooting 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 Kuiper Customer Terminal Software Team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Project Kuiper 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 Kuiper Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Kuiper 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 2+ years of embedded firmware development experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ 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
- Work experience in consumer electronics, robotics, aerospace, automotive, communications fields, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and/or embedded microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, etc.) in a production environment.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: January 14, 2025 (Updated 10 minutes ago)