Embedded Software Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TXRedmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$187,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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 · Embedded Software Engineer

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As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for defining and implementing the satellite communication software stack for the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit broadband network. You will develop embedded software modules and test frameworks for the satellite constellation while managing 3GPP 5G NTN and Open RAN based networking and management functions for satellite payloads. Your daily work involves collaborating with hardware, reliability, and silicon teams to optimize high-reliability connectivity solutions. You will utilize C, C++, Rust, Python, Java, or Perl to develop software operating against specific protocols. The role requires expertise in Linux, RTOS, and real-time embedded systems. Key tasks include troubleshooting via logic analyzers and protocol analysis while managing the full software development life cycle for complex wireless system designs and low-level drivers targeting SoCs and FPGAs.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $155976 from 69 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Rust Python Java Perl Linux RTOS 3GPP 5G Open RAN CI/CD Assembly FPGA Bare-metal SDLC Logic Analyzer

What you'll do

Develop embedded software modules for satellite and ground systems using C, C++, Rust, or Assembly.
Implement 3GPP 5G NTN and Open RAN based networking and management stack functions.
Design and develop test frameworks for the Leo satellite constellation.
Execute all phases of the SDLC including requirements gathering, design, coding, and testing.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using schematics, logic analyzers, and wireless signal analysis.
Optimize low-latency, high-reliability payload connectivity solutions in collaboration with RF and silicon teams.
Develop firmware for PHY/MAC layers targeting SoCs, FPGAs, and general-purpose processors.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems.
Experience with embedded software and Linux operating systems.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or Perl.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
5+ years of full software development life cycle experience including coding standards, code reviews, and CI/CD (preferred).
Experience in wireless system design, RF analysis, low-level drivers, or PHY/MAC layer development (preferred).

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