Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer for an innovative project aimed at enhancing global broadband access. In this role, you will design and deploy embedded software for consumer electronic products, playing a vital part in a groundbreaking initiative. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will navigate the complete software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to product deployment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that connects underserved communities to the digital world. If you're passionate about embedded systems and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with embedded systems.
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, and real-time embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC including design, coding, and testing.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C Programming

C++ Programming

Rust Programming

Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Linux Expertise

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Firmware Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

Job ID: 2898765 | 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.

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