Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Project Leo, leo MAC

Project Leo • Redmond, WA

21h

About The Position

Project Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world. In this role, you will be bringing that vision to life by architecting; developing and testing the embedded security systems software that provides the secured communications between the satellites to customer-terminals and the ground-based internet gateways. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities Join our Leo MAC Software team to revolutionize global connectivity through satellite communications. As a key innovator, you'll develop mission-critical embedded firmware that powers our ground terminal networks and satellite systems, directly impacting millions of users worldwide. We're looking for a talented software engineer to architect and optimize Media Access Control (MAC) layer solutions for our next-generation satellite communication platform. You'll work at the intersection of space technology and wireless communications, leveraging your expertise in: Bare-metal embedded systems Embedded Linux development Modern systems programming (Rust/C) This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications while working with a diverse team of industry experts. Your code won't just run on Earth - it will operate in space, helping bridge the digital divide and connect the unconnected.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MAC layer protocols for wireless communication systems
• Develop efficient real-time software for resource-constrained embedded platforms
• Optimize protocol performance for latency-sensitive applications
• Interface with PHY layer implementations and higher network stack components
• Collaborate with hardware teams for efficient hardware/software integration
• Develop automated testing frameworks for protocol validation

Benefits

• Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level