Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Secure Satellite Systems

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an ambitious space avionics program. You will design, implement, test, and operate embedded software across hardware services, including device drivers and Linux kernel components.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, secure software design, and hands-on development in C++ and Rust. Eligible candidates must meet export controls and security requirements and be based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

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

C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Amazon in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an ambitious space avionics program. You will design, implement, test, and operate embedded software across hardware services, including device drivers and Linux kernel components.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, secure software design, and hands-on development in C++ and Rust. Eligible candidates must meet export controls and security requirements and be based in the United States.