Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Kuiper

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,300 - 261,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive compensation package

Equity and sign-on payments availability

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to the Project Kuiper initiative. The candidate will be responsible for software development, antenna systems characterization, and mentoring technical teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of professional experience in software development and architecture. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Characterizing subsystems and systems related to antennas.
• Develop bring up tools and scripts for phased array systems.
• Firmware design and implementation.

Skills

Professional software development experience

Programming skills

Leadership in design or architecture

Mentorship experience

Education

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 3086798 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterizing subsystems and systems related to antennas
• Complex data storage
• Hardware test automation
• Firmware design and implementation
• Application development
• Design automation for 2D and 3D structures
• Develop bring up tools and scripts for phased array systems

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
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.