Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Project Kuiper Customer Terminals

Description 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. Our team focuses on building enterprise and consumer grade Customer Terminals, for use by our customers to access internet through the Project Kuiper. We are looking for an embedded Software Development Engineer to own, design and develop Customer Terminal system software for Project Kuiper, using embedded Linux, and custom silicon. Kuiper is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers. 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 Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Project Kuiper system. Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage. Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languages Have in-depth knowledge with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices Have expertise with Linux and RTOS Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques Familiarity with cryptography, threat modeling, and secure SDLC, TrustZone, bootloader. Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other modern languages. Write drivers for peripherals and interfaces such as I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, GPIO etc. Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing. About the team The Kuiper Customer Terminals Software teams build and maintain the core software that powers the customer terminals on the Kuiper network. The team is highly cross functional and is responsible for low level device drivers, secure manufacturing, MAC and PHY interactions, data plane, control plane and network communications. The team traverses the entire OSI model and works across L1-L7 layers. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 7+ 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 - 10+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Master'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. 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 $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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.