Sr. Device Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions
Amazon.com - Northridge, CA
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About the position
Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge. We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality. As a Senior Device Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper's satellite and ground systems. You'll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives, enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions. This role is based in Northridge or El Segundo, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.
- Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
- Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
- Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO.
- Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.
- Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
- Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 4+ 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
- 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
- Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 3+ years of experience leading architecture and design for fault-tolerant, real-time systems
- Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems
- Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe
Benefits
- U.S. relocation benefits
- Competitive salary based on geographic market
- Total compensation package including equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
