Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Simulation Foundations

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Embedded Software Development Engineer to help advance project Kuiper, which aims to improve global broadband access through a constellation of satellites. This role involves designing distributed systems, developing testing tools, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance internet delivery quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in system design or architecture.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop ARM A, M series, or ARC processor emulators.
• Design and implement distributed cloud services and APIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Embedded software development

Networking protocols

Linux

Wireless Networks

CI/CD

Real-time operating systems

Object-oriented programming

Software deployment

Data analysis

System integration/testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Simulation Foundations

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Job Description

Project Kuiper aims 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 worldwide, helping to close the digital divide for various customers including consumers, businesses, and government agencies.

Role Overview: This Software Engineer will design, implement, and operate globally available distributed systems to enable Kuiper's operation within virtual environments at scale, utilizing the latest AWS technologies and industry best practices.

Export Control Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), refugees, or asylees, due to export control laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ARM A, M series, or ARC processor emulators (e.g., QEMU).
• Maintain knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP at L1-L2.
• Create embedded software testing tools.
• Experience with FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems.
• Proficiency in Linux and RTOS environments.
• Invent tools for software deployment, testing, and data analysis within CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop tools for testing across virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and on-orbit testing.
• Design and implement distributed cloud services and APIs.
• Use Docker and partner with device software, frontend, networking, and security teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Design embedded modeling and simulation for broadband technologies like LTE, WiMax, WiFi.
• Understand protocol standards such as IPv4, IPv6, LTE, 802.11 standards.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong background in Wireless Networks and system integration/testing.
• Develop Linux-based software for processors and microcontrollers (ARM, PowerPC, x86).
• Deep understanding of testing, CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring processes.

Additional Notes: This role involves building cloud services and APIs to simulate software on Kuiper's satellite and ground devices, focusing on low-latency, scalable architectures for high-quality internet delivery.

Qualifications

Basic:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in system design or architecture.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Preferred:

• Full software development lifecycle experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations during the application process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

Salary ranges from $129,300 to $223,600 annually, depending on location and experience. Additional compensation may include equity and benefits. This position remains open until filled.