Embedded Software Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $169k

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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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As an Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the LEO MAC-SW team as a senior-level contributor responsible for developing and testing embedded firmware code on ground networks and satellites. Your day-to-day tasks include designing, integrating, and debugging firmware components in real-time environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements, and optimizing code for end-use cases. You will work closely with hardware interfaces, create test cases, and ensure compliance with software best practices such as clean architecture. This role involves working on cutting-edge wireless technology aimed at providing high-speed connectivity to underserved communities globally. Proficiency in C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and experience with embedded firmware development are essential, along with a strong understanding of performance profiling and optimization techniques.

What you'll do

Design and develop embedded firmware for ground networks on customer terminals and satellites.
Define performance requirements and make trade-offs to optimize end-to-end use case needs.
Build test cases, debug code, and profile execution in real-time operating systems or bare-metal environments.
Contribute to defining services and functionalities delivered by firmware subsystems.
Document, test, and debug firmware-hardware interfaces for integration.

What we're looking for

Experience in designing and developing embedded firmware for real-time systems.
Proficiency in profiling and debugging code on RTOS or bare-metal environments.
Ability to define, document, test, and debug firmware-hardware interfaces.
Strong understanding of software/firmware best practices and clean architecture principles.
Familiarity with making performance trade-offs to meet end-to-end use case requirements.