Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer to join the Flight Computer Software team in Redmond, WA. You will develop embedded software in C++ and Rust for spaceborne systems, and collaborate with hardware teams on device drivers and system applications.

You will participate in all phases from requirements through test to operations, with the goal of reliable, power-efficient software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years design or architecture experience on new or existing systems.
• 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
• Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems.
• Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.

Skills

Software development

Software architecture

Programming language experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Embedded Software Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Job ID: 10569923 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo 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
• 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 software!

About the team

The team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an 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.

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.

Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 .

• 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
• parental leave

USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually