Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

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

Job summary

Join an innovative team dedicated to bridging the digital divide with Project Kuiper, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing global broadband access via a constellation of satellites. As an Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will design and deploy cutting-edge embedded software for consumer electronic products, playing a vital role in bringing these devices to market. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft software from requirements through to deployment, ensuring a seamless connection for customers in underserved areas. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Equity options

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, with embedded firmware focus.
• Experience with design patterns and reliability in system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for customer devices in the Kuiper system.
• Participate in all phases of SDLC including design, coding, and testing.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Programming in C/C++

Assembly Language

Rust Programming

Real-time Embedded Systems

Troubleshooting and Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

RTOS

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminal Software

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 high volume 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 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. Develop using real-time embedded software philosophies and practices.
5. Develop on modern embedded OS (Linux, RTOS, etc).
6. Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) for trouble-shooting and analysis.

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 device software engineering team, you will design and implement embedded software used in 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.

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.
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware.

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 here for more information.

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 here.

Posted: August 21, 2024