Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions
Amazon
- Redmond, WA
- $134,500 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define embedded software requirements and architecture
- Develop and optimize embedded software components for time-sensitive platforms, ensuring efficient resource utilization and reliable performance
- Implement and test software to handle data processing, network protocols, signal processing, and device control on satellite and ground terminals
- Contribute to system integration efforts, working closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components
- Participate in code and design reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high standards to ensure software quality and reliability
- Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, employing tools and techniques to identify and resolve anomalies
Kuiper Government Solutions is a multi-disciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. We are dedicated to supporting United States and allied government customers.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Northridge, CA, USA | Redmond, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 4+ 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
- Proficiency in embedded software architecture and design for fault-tolerant systems
- Experience in C, C++, or Rust software development for resource-constrained targets
- Strong skills in debugging, optimization, and unit testing of embedded systems
- Excellent written and verbal communicationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Fundamental knowledge of electronics and networks
- Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
- Knowledge of low-level digital protocols (Ethernet, I2C, PCIe, SPI, etc.)
- Understanding of bootloaders and Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, file systems, and networking subsystems
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practicesAmazon 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/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.