Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, Embedded Platform

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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 challenges of building a highly reliable, efficient, and low-cost satellite!

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 in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages. - Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems and device interfaces like I2C, SPI, CAN etc. - Develop security features for satellite systems. - Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration.

A day in the life You will develop embedded software for satellite systems and device interfaces, and you will work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration.

About the team The Amazon Leo Linux Embedded Platform team builds the embedded software foundation that runs across Amazon Leo's satellite systems. We are looking for experienced embedded systems software developers to join us. The software we deliver enables many teams across the program and supports Amazon Leo's goal of expanding satellite internet access.

Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications: - Experience writing low level drivers - Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles - Experience in embedded development in C/C++

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually