Sr. SDE - Embedded

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to drive embedded software development for a satellite constellation. You will contribute across requirements, design, implementation, and testing, working with C, C++, Rust in a real-time OS environment.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, device driver development, and close collaboration with hardware teams to ensure robust flight software and successful bring-up and integration testing.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
• Architect, design, and implement software for satellite constellation
• 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

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Rust

Real-time OS

Mentor / Tech lead

Architecture design

Hardware interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

I2C

SPI

RS-422

RS-485

Ethernet

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 C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
• Architect, design, and implement software for satellite constellation
• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Diego - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC