Wireless Embedded Software Developer, Simulation Foundations, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is looking for a Wireless Embedded Software Developer in Seattle, WA, to join Project Kuiper, which aims to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites for broadband connectivity. The successful candidate will work on embedded firmware for ground networks and satellites, requiring 3+ years of software development experience and knowledge of system design. The position offers an inclusive culture and a competitive salary range of $143,700 – $194,400 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience.
• Experience in programming with at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Define performance requirements and make optimization trade-offs.
• Build use-cases/test-cases and debug embedded code.
• Profile and execute code on RTOS and embedded environments.
• Define and test firmware-hardware interfaces.

Skills

Software development

Programming proficiency

System design or architecture

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Wireless Embedded Software Developer, Simulation Foundations, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 3182046 | 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.

As a member of Kuiper MAC‑SW, you will be responsible for delivering embedded firmware code running on ground networks and on satellites. You will focus on designing, developing, and testing complete Kuiper‑MAC firmware, and will be a key member of a cross‑functional team of innovators working on unique wireless technology that will enable millions of people to stay connected.

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

• Work in a cross‑functional environment to define multi‑dimensional performance requirements (e.g., MIPS, memory bandwidth).
• Make performance and optimization trade‑offs to meet end‑to‑end use case requirements.
• Build component use‑cases/test‑cases and debug your code in the Kuiper embedded environment.
• Profile and execute code on RTOS and/or bare‑metal embedded environments.
• Contribute in defining services and functionalities delivered by your firmware subsystems.
• Define, document, test and debug your firmware–hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with software/firmware best practices (clean architecture, refactoring, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Base salary ranges:

• USA, CA, San Diego – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Redmond – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually

Posted: April 22, 2026 (Updated 4 days ago)

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