Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer

Amazon • San Diego, CA

474d • $151,300 - $261,500

About The Position

The Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer will play a crucial role in Project Kuiper, which aims to provide high-speed broadband internet via a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This position involves architecting, developing, and testing low-level communication systems software and firmware to ensure reliable radio link connectivity between satellites and customer terminals. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions, ensuring high reliability and availability in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead in an engineering team.
• Experience in wireless system simulation, design, architecture, and RF system analysis.
• Experience with Communication Systems, modems, and RF SOCs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing, developing, and testing embedded software in C/C++ for high-reliability applications.
• Experience with board bring-up, BSP development, and OS/driver level software development.
• Experience with telecommunications, data communications, Digital Signal Processing, and RF and Antenna systems.
• Experience deploying and sustaining embedded software in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with software optimization for fast production test throughput.
• Familiarity with MATLAB simulation capabilities.
• Experience in silicon bring-up and using lab equipment such as vector spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers.
• Experience in planning for key deliverables and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Own unique software functions through design, implementation, testing, and integration in a Linux or RTOS environment.
• Write software to interact with devices using various communication protocols such as I2C, I3C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet.
• Follow best practices in high reliability software development to ensure software reliability and availability.
• Work with code delivery pipelines and automated build environments for seamless software delivery and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop, test, and optimize HW/SW calibration algorithms for RF impairments.
• Validate digital beam-forming implementations and algorithms with simulation models, FPGA prototypes, and silicon.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures for RF Wireless SOC performance validation and characterization.
• Debug issues in the lab and optimize throughput performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bring up and test digital functionality using embedded firmware.
• Engage with internal and external customers to drive customer-centric firmware/software release procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits package.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees