Software Development Engineer - Embedded, Flight Computer Software

Socket.dev; 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 a software developer for its Amazon Leo satellite project based in Redmond, WA. In this role, you will develop embedded software and interact with hardware using protocols like I2C and SPI. Candidates should have substantial experience in the full software development life cycle.

The position demands 3+ years of software experience, proficiency in C/C++, and requires qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree in computer science. The base salary ranges between $143,700 to $194,400 annually, alongside generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in design or architecture of systems.
• Experience with one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in real-time systems.
• Interact with devices using various communication protocols.
• Write device drivers and system applications.

Skills

Embedded software development

Device driver development

Programming in C/C++

Hardware interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Role

In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team tackles many critical satellite functions: power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
• Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc. communications
• Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
• Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing

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.

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.

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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.

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