Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of satellite communications technology. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing embedded software for innovative satellite systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. If you have a passion for technology and want to contribute to bridging the digital divide, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a mission-driven team that is making global connectivity a reality, and enjoy the benefits of working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on embedded systems.
• Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams in a technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for satellite systems focusing on real-time platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for integration testing and support.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Debugging

Optimization

Real-time systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science

Tools

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Xilinx platforms

Job description

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.

We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

This role is based in Northridge, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.

Key job responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.
2. Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
3. Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
4. Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO.
5. Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.
6. Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
7. Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
9. Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.

Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 4+ 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
• 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
• Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• 3+ years of experience leading architecture and design for fault-tolerant, real-time systems
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems
• Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.