Senior Software Development Engineer, Kuiper - ... @ Amazon
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Overview
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Innovation is part of our DNA and our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software in C, C++, or other modern languages.
- Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, etc.
- Write device drivers and system applications for various satellite systems.
- Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.
Export Control Requirement
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws and regulations.
A Day in the Life
Come work at Amazon! Join an ambitious program that pushes the state of the art in space-based systems design and help solve challenging development problems in creating highly reliable, power efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics.
About the Team
The team handles critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. You will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation, testing, and operations.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years programming with at least one software programming language
- 5+ years leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of full SDLC experience including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Additional Information
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If accommodations are needed during the application and hiring process, please visit the provided accommodations link.
Compensation
The base pay ranges from $151,300/year to $261,500/year, varying by geographic market and candidate experience. Additional compensation includes equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key skills/competency
Senior Software Development Engineer, C, C++, Embedded, Linux, Satellite, Avionics, Design, Hardware Integration, SDLC
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