Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Secure Satellite

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) match

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for space-grade hardware. You will work on low-level programming, device drivers, and Linux kernel modules, delivering reliable, secure software for satellite avionics.

The role requires 5+ years of professional software development, leadership experience, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C++ and Rust.
• Write software to interact with microcontrollers.
• Design and develop secure software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architecture.

Skills

Embedded software

C++

Rust

Software architecture

Mentoring / tech lead

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for space-grade hardware. You will work on low-level programming, device drivers, and Linux kernel modules, delivering reliable, secure software for satellite avionics.

The role requires 5+ years of professional software development, leadership experience, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.