Embedded Software Dev Engineer III

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CAArlington, VARedmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 70 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team joins the Amazon Leo for Government team to develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing software for fault-tolerant, real-time platforms while collaborating with hardware and systems teams to ensure reliability. Daily responsibilities include implementing software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP, as well as debugging complex hardware-software integration issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. The role requires expertise in Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to build scalable, modular solutions. Candidates must possess experience in design patterns, reliability, and scaling. This position focuses on the technical challenge of creating secure, high-performance communication systems for mission-critical applications supporting U.S. and allied government missions within a low Earth orbit satellite network.

Skills

RTOS Embedded Linux TCP/IP UDP Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes Source Control Management Design Patterns Hardware-Software Integration Networking Protocols

What you'll do

Design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground terminal systems.
Optimize fault-tolerant, real-time platforms using Embedded Linux and RTOS frameworks.
Implement software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP.
Debug complex hardware-software integration issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Lead the design and architecture of new and existing systems to ensure reliability and scalability.
Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical design reviews to maintain high quality standards.

What we're looking for

At least 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience.
At least 5 years of programming experience in at least one software language.
At least 5 years of experience leading design or architecture for new and existing systems.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
Preferred: At least 5 years of full software development life cycle experience including coding standards and testing.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
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