June 7, 2025

Senior Device SDE, Kuiper Solutions Engineering Team

Senior • On-site

$151,300 - $261,500/yr

Redmond, WA , +3

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is a visionary initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging cutting-edge satellite technology, we’re working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.
At Amazon Kuiper, we’re building a constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities. Our vision is underpinned by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in the field of space based meshed networks. We’re seeking dynamic and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique technical solutions the result in a positive impact on a global scale.
As an embedded software engineer you will play a crucial role developing satellite communication systems, optical satellite links, digital signal processing and networking between both space-to-space and space-to-ground systems. Working with a dynamic team of cross discipline engineers, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software that powers payload to bus interfaces, space-to-ground interfaces, tunable modems, system commanding and control, and integration of unique customer terminals. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux operating system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver solutions that seek to extract more capability from our baseline and onboard new technologies into our next generation systems.
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will play a pivotal role on the Kuiper team delivering innovative and fast-paced embedded software solutions.


Key job responsibilities
As a senior member of the team, you will participate in the entire embedded software development life cycle, from concept generation, to design, coding, development and deployment. You will work with cross-discipline engineers to define functional and performance requirements defining unique solutions to the suite of customer needs. You will work as a collaborative member of the Kuiper team to support hardware bring-up and debug, and develop both prototype and production software. You must be comfortable leading software and architecture design reviews, ensuring Amazon’s high development standards are met and team best practices are followed. The general responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define embedded software requirements and architecture for our satellite constellation.
• Develop and optimize embedded software components, for real time communication ensuring efficient resource utilization and reliable performance.
• Implement and test software modules that handle data processing, network protocols, signal processing, and device control within the satellite and the communication terminals.
• Contribute to system integration efforts, working closely with hardware engineer to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components.
• Participate in code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high coding standards to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, employing tools and techniques to identify and resolve anomalies.

*This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.


A day in the life
As a Senior Embedded software Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design of embedded software for RTOS/BSP/Kernel/Communication used in the Kuiper products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will mentor a team of software engineers on best practices while you guide your software designs from requirements gathering through deployment. You will need to be flexible and responsive to high priority issues. This role is located in Northridge, CA and include US relocation benefits. You will be required to be onsite working with our collaborative team and developing our culture 3-5 days a week.

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
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or Master’s Degree (M.S.) in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical field of study.
- 5+ years proven experience real-time (bare-metal or RTOS) embedded software development on resource constrained targets, including design, implementation, and debugging.
- Knowledge of bootloaders and Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems) and networking subsystems architecture, including microcontroller coding
- Knowledge of low-level digital protocols, such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Python, or other languages with a solid understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded software design principles
- 5+ years’ experience programming for ARM cores and familiarity with Synopsys ARC or RISC-V architectures.
- Algorithmic application development and optimization
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) wireless technologies, and signal processing and software defined networks
- Experience with configuration management, version control systems (git), continuous integration (CI/CD), and software testing methodologies
- Testing software for performance and functionality based on requirement and ability to identify bottlenecks
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in kernel context and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively within the 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
- Advanced degree, Masters (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related technical field with a strong foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of embedded systems and space technology.
- Space industry experience, with previous work on space systems, satellite communication, or other space projects
- Knowledge and familiarity with unique challenges of designing software for space environments, including radiation tolerance and mitigation, thermal constraints, and reliability considerations is highly valued
- Deep understanding of low-level programming languages and experience writing efficient, error resistant code that interacts closely with hardware components and peripherals
- Expertise in embedded systems architecture, memory management, and hardware software interaction with demonstrated ability to work with cross functional engineering disciplines
- Experience in customizing and optimizing real-time operating systems for specific space applications
- Familiarity with safety-critical software development standards such as DO-178C, and Software Development Standard for Space Systems TOR-2004(3909)-3537
- Knowledge of space communication protocols including MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire or CCSDS
- Expertise in simulations using non-flight hardware for prototyping and demonstrating early risk reduction including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments
- Prior experience in satellite communication, wireless networking, or similar fields
- Can review circuit board schematics, can use electronics lab instruments, such as an oscilloscope or logic analyzer for basic digital circuit debugging
- Expertise implementing embedded software for Radar, Electronic warfare or other space technologies
- Familiarity with space regulations standards and best practices including those from NASA or ESA
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, especially in the context of space systems
- Experience in orbital dynamics, mission management, satellite commanding

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow 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. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.