Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious program at a leading firm focused on enhancing global broadband access through innovative satellite technology. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll tackle exciting challenges in developing reliable and efficient embedded software for satellite avionics. Your expertise will contribute to a mission that connects underserved communities worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to making a significant impact. If you're passionate about software engineering and eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Equity options

Sign-on bonuses

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive financial benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in programming languages.
• Experience leading design or architecture of systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for satellite systems in modern programming languages.
• Collaborate with teams for board bring-up and integration testing.

Skills

Rust

C

C++

Software Design Patterns

Security Engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Source Control Management

Build Processes

Job description

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Job ID: 2906236 | 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.

Key job responsibilities

1. Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
2. Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems.
3. Write software to interact with micro-controllers.
4. Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.
5. Design and develop, ensuring a high bar on Security.

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.

A day in the life

Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!

About the team

Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

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.
3. Experience and technical knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.

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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.

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