Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer for Project Kuiper in Redmond, WA. This role involves developing embedded software for satellite systems, requiring expertise in programming languages like C++ and Rust. Candidates should have a solid background in software development and design, specifically for device integration. The position offers a competitive salary between $143,700 and $194,400 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. Join us as we innovate in space-based systems design.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software design or architecture.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C++, Rust, or other modern languages.
• Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, CAN, UART.
• Write device drivers and system applications for satellite systems.
• Work closely with hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing.

Skills

C++

Rust

I2C

SPI

CAN

UART

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Job ID: 10413111 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started.

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.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develop embedded software in C++, Rust, or other modern languages.
• Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, etc.
• Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems.
• Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.

A day in the life: Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!

About the team: Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

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

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.