Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Simulation Foundations

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge cloud services and APIs that facilitate the simulation of software on Kuiper devices, including satellites and ground gateways. You will leverage your expertise in distributed systems and AWS technologies to create scalable architectures that deliver high-quality internet services to underserved communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that aim to close the digital divide, while also mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering excellence within the team.

Benefits

Health care plans

Equity options

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in Linux and cloud-based services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud services for simulation on Kuiper devices.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams to achieve high-quality software.

Skills

Embedded software testing tool development

Linux

Networking protocols (TCP/IP)

FreeRTOS

Distributed systems design

Cloud-based services

Docker

Software deployment

Wireless Networks

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Docker

Job description

Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Simulation Foundations

Job ID: 2929348 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

The Role
This role of a Software Engineer who will design, implement, and operate globally available distributed systems geared towards giving Kuiper the ability to operate within realistic virtual Kuiper environments at scale. You’ll build systems using the latest AWS technologies, leveraging best-in-industry software engineering practices.

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.

Key job responsibilities

1. ARM A, M series or ARC processor emulator experience.
2. Knowledge of networking protocols and applications, including TCP/IP. should include L1-L2.
3. Embedded software testing tool development.
4. Have worked on FreeRTOS or any real-time operating system before.
5. Have expertise with Linux and RTOS.
6. Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.
7. Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.
8. Design and Implement Distributed Cloud-based Services and APIs.
9. Experience with Docker.
10. Partner with device software, frontend, networking, and security engineering teams.
11. Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.
12. Design and Implement embedded modeling and simulation for broadband access technologies: LTE, WiMax, WiFi or similar.
13. Solid aptitude in protocol standards such as IPv4, IPv6, Mobile IP, LTE, 802.16e, 802.11b/g/n/ac.
14. Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
15. Strong theoretical background in Wireless Networks.
16. Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies.
17. Knowledge in several of the following: network protocols and applications including TCP/IP, QoS algorithms, cellular/satellite network protocols, software defined networks, network security.
18. Write high-quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)
19. Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.

A day in the life
This role is for a Software Development Engineer who will build new cloud services and APIs that facilitates and orchestrates simulation of software on Kuiper devices such as satellites, ground gateways, and customer terminals. You will be building low-latency, highly scalable architecture that are critical to getting high quality internet service to customers.

About the team
We build the cloud systems and APIs for software running on Kuiper devices to run simulation to achieve high quality software ultimately deployed onto hardware.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2. 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
3. 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
4. Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US 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 here. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.