Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 78 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $198k

$142k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

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

Amazon Inc currently has 457 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,700–$194,400 across 447 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Embedded Senior Software Engineer, Project Leo Customer Terminals joins the Leo Customer Terminal software team to develop and support devices connecting subscribers to a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. This role involves designing, implementing, and debugging embedded software for terminal platforms in both research environments and commercial operations. The engineer will manage the full software development life cycle, including requirements, design specifications, coding, testing, and production deployment. Key responsibilities include state machine design and analysis, technical writing, and troubleshooting production systems. The candidate will work with technologies such as embedded Linux and programming languages including Rust, C++, C, and Go. The role requires expertise in system-level programming, CI/CD pipeline management, and automated testing to solve complex connectivity challenges for customers in locations lacking reliable internet access.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Embedded Linux Rust C++ C Go SDLC State Machine Design CI/CD Automated Testing Source Control Management System-level Programming

What you'll do

Develop embedded software functions for Customer Terminal devices using Rust, C++, or C.
Design and analyze state machines for system functionality.
Perform development and testing within an embedded Linux environment.
Manage all phases of the software development life cycle from requirements to production.
Debug and support Customer Terminal operations on live production systems.
Write technical documentation and design specifications for internal use.
Develop software within a secure compute environment.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
At least 7 years of non-internship professional software development experience is required.
At least 7 years of programming experience in at least one software programming language is required.
At least 7 years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems is required.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team is required.
A Master's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
Proficiency in system-level programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Go is preferred.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and the full software development life cycle is preferred.

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