Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Satellite Systems

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a software engineer to contribute to satellite avionics, developing embedded software across Rust, C, and C++.

You will write device drivers, interact with micro-controllers, and collaborate with hardware teams to bring up boards and conduct integration tests. This role emphasizes secure, power-efficient satellite systems for global connectivity and operates from Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Experience programming in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Rust).
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of the software/hardware/networks life cycle and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
• Write device drivers and system applications for satellite systems.
• Write software to interact with micro-controllers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for board bring-up and integration testing.
• Design and develop with a strong focus on security.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

Source control management

Security engineering

Tools

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Build systems

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a software engineer to contribute to satellite avionics, developing embedded software across Rust, C, and C++.

You will write device drivers, interact with micro-controllers, and collaborate with hardware teams to bring up boards and conduct integration tests. This role emphasizes secure, power-efficient satellite systems for global connectivity and operates from Redmond, WA.