Embedded Firmware Engineer - Project LEO

About

Project LEO 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 LEO MAC-SW, you will be responsible for delivering embedded FW code running on ground networks on customer terminals and on satellites. Join the innovative and unique wireless project LEO focused on designing, developing and testing complete LEO-MAC FW. You 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.

The Role

• Design, develop, integrate and bring up Kuiper-MAC FW components/drivers in a real-time embedded environment
• Work in a cross-functional environment to define multi-dimensional performance requirements (e.g., MIPs, memory BW)
• Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet end-to-end use case requirement
• Build component use-cases/test-cases and debug code in LEO embedded environment
• Profile and execute code on RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded environment
• Contribute in defining services and functionalities delivered by FW-subsystems
• Define, document, test and debug FW-HW interfaces
• Follow SW/FW best practices (e.g., clean architecture, refactoring)

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++
• Experience in embedded wireless systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ 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

Additional Information

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 include working safely and cooperatively, adhering to standards of excellence, communicating effectively and respectfully, and following all laws and company policies. Criminal history may affect job duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. Accommodations are available during application and hiring processes.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave