DSP Modem Embedded Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · DSP Modem Embedded Engineer

As a DSP Modem Embedded Software Design Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing the physical layer software of satellite systems. Your daily tasks will include writing embedded software in assembly, C, and C++ within a real-time operating system environment to support broadband satellite modem systems. You will develop critical software components that interact with hardware blocks such as FFTs, correlators, codecs, and DPD, and create device drivers for satellite link management. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with hardware teams to lead emulation, board bring-up, integration, and testing phases. This role requires expertise in DSP modem development, wireless communications systems like 3G/4G/5G and Wi-Fi, and familiarity with lab debugging tools such as signal analyzers and logic analyzers.

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software for broadband satellite modem systems using assembly, C, and C++.
  • Write real-time critical software to interact with hardware blocks like FFT, correlator, codec, DPD.
  • Create device drivers and system applications for managing satellite broadband links.
  • Lead emulation, board bring-up, integration, and testing activities in collaboration with hardware teams.
  • Maintain expertise in DSP modem development and test, including functional blocks such as FEC, FFTs, filters.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of DSP modem development and test experience.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and assembly for real-time operating systems.
  • Experience with wireless communications systems like 3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, OFDM.
  • Proficiency in developing device drivers and system applications for satellite links.

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