Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper, Kuiper MAC

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious program at a forward-thinking company, where you'll be part of a team revolutionizing satellite communications. As a software engineer, you will develop embedded firmware that powers ground terminal networks and satellite systems, impacting millions globally. You will design and implement protocols for wireless communication, optimize performance for latency-sensitive applications, and collaborate with hardware teams for seamless integration. This role not only offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology but also to contribute to bridging the digital divide. If you're ready to tackle challenging development tasks in a diverse environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Experience leading design and architecture of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MAC layer protocols for wireless communication systems.
• Develop efficient real-time software for embedded platforms.

Skills

Bare-metal embedded systems

Embedded Linux development

Modern systems programming (Rust/C)

Software development experience

Design patterns

Mentoring and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Source control management

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

Job ID: 2832803 | 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.
Come work at Amazon!

Join our Kuiper MAC Software team to revolutionize global connectivity through satellite communications. As a key innovator, you'll develop mission-critical embedded firmware that powers our ground terminal networks and satellite systems, directly impacting millions of users worldwide.

We're looking for a talented software engineer to architect and optimize Media Access Control (MAC) layer solutions for our next-generation satellite communication platform. You'll work at the intersection of space technology and wireless communications, leveraging your expertise in:

• Bare-metal embedded systems
• Embedded Linux development
• Modern systems programming (Rust/C)

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications while working with a diverse team of industry experts. Your code won't just run on Earth - it will operate in space, helping bridge the digital divide and connect the unconnected.

The Role

• Design and implement MAC layer protocols for wireless communication systems
• Develop efficient real-time software for resource-constrained embedded platforms
• Optimize protocol performance for latency-sensitive applications
• Interface with PHY layer implementations and higher network stack components
• Collaborate with hardware teams for efficient hardware/software integration
• Develop automated testing frameworks for protocol validation

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

• 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

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